Live bacteria from the digestive system can travel directly into the brain when the intestinal barrier is weakened. This ...

A study of about 15,000 adults finds a lasting association between the use of certain antibiotics and the balance of the ...

Here’s what probiotics really do, why they work and how to get more of them in your diet.

We become forgetful as we age. This is often seen as a universal truth, but in fact it is far from universal: some people remain incredibly sharp at 100 years old, while others experience memory loss ...

Although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway, known as the vagus nerve, that sends ...

Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain are common GI symptoms of COVID-19, according to Jain’s research. Some people experience these issues as their first signs of infection, ...

Having a healthy gut doesn't have to mean loading up on miso, sauerkraut and kimchi ...

Below, five gastroenterologists offer their advice on the single best thing you should do every day to improve your digestive health. Most experts agreed: The No. 1 thing you can do to take care of ...

Compared to other breads, sourdough is easier to digest, has less of an impact on blood sugar, and is potentially more ...

In a recent study published in Gastroenterology, researchers assessed the infectivity of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant in the intestinal tract.

When it comes to closing incisions or other wounds in the digestive tract, sutures alone aren't enough to keep fluids or food waste from leaking out into the abdomen. A new hydrogel patch is designed ...

Although chewing gum helps people refresh their breath or stay alert, what are the consequences of swallowing gum? Chewing gum was formerly made from tree resin, but it is now made from a synthetic ...