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 ...

Your body’s biliary system encompasses your bile ducts, gallbladder, and the associated digestive structures. This system works together to move bile, also called digestive fluid, through your system ...

You already know that what you eat affects how well your digestive system functions. Overindulge in processed foods or sugary carbonated beverages, and you might experience gas, bloating, or ...

World Digestive Health Day, observed on May 29, 2025, emphasizes nourishing our digestive system for optimal health. Gut health, crucial for digestion, immunity, and mental well-being, can be improved ...

Researchers have found that light modulates digestive system function in sea urchin larvae, even in the absence of food stimuli. Opsin cells, which are involved in light-dependent systems, mediated ...