The human digestive system functions as a complex biological network, supported by several mechanisms that work in harmony to ensure proper digestion and nutrient absorption. One key element of this ...

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and ...

Stop ignoring the critical nutrient that protein-heavy meal plans leave behind—discover how fiber is reclaiming its spot as ...

New research reveals that a vitamin found in common foods may influence how often people go to the bathroom, according to a ...

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 ...

A recent study from Sweden's Karolinska Institute reveals that not all body fat is harmful, challenging traditional views about visceral fat and its role in ...