You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...

Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system. But some makes it all the way through those twists and turns and comes out the other end.

Your personal food-processing plant is like a symphony orchestra: When all the parts perform well, the result is beautiful music that simply flows. Should one or two musicians space out or be unable ...

Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also ...

When your digestive system feels off, whether it’s bloating, sluggishness, or general discomfort, it’s easy to reach for a quick fix. But sometimes, movement is one of the most effective (and ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered that the gut's rhythmic muscle movements could help explain how blood vessels in the brain expand and contract together.

While most of us only think of our digestive system as helping to process the foods we eat or being behind the occasional stomach ache, a healthy gut can also impact everything from stronger immunity ...

From signs of a healthy digestive system to a happy brain, there are some simple ways to work out if your gut is firing on ...