Regularly drinking coffee tends to modify the bacteria living in the human digestive system, which in turn influences a ...

Metabolic/bariatric surgery is a highly effective treatment for people living with severe obesity and/or metabolic health conditions, which works through changing the anatomy of the digestive system ...

New UCL research supports use of the weight loss drug semaglutide for patients who do not get enough benefit from bariatric surgery.

Anatomy education in 2026 is shifting from siloed memorization to integrated systems thinking, where the digestive system serves as the perfect anchor to connect joint mobility, epithelial barriers, ...

New 3D images reveal the clitoris’s complex nerve network, highlighting long‑standing gaps in medical understanding of the female body. How big is the clitoris? Where exactly is it located? And how is ...

Pain in your descending colon might be caused by conditions like constipation, diarrhea, or inflammatory diseases. You should see a healthcare provider if you have abdominal pain, bloody stools, or ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

When you’re one of the 70 million Americans whose digestion is off, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to turn things around quickly. Social media is packed with posts from people who ...

Selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) did not lower in-hospital deaths among patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. At 90 days, 27.9% of patients who underwent SDD died before ...

Whether selective decontamination of the digestive tract (SDD) reduces mortality among patients undergoing mechanical ventilation and whether it adversely affects microbial ecology in the intensive ...

Whether it’s bloating, a little too much gas, or that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, digestive issues can really put a damper on your day. As a dietitian, I spend most of my time helping people ...