Gail Bornhorst designed and built this machine to simulate human digestion, hoping to provide information that will help people decide which foods and preparation methods are best for their health.

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New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

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A new $3.2 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant is helping University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) researchers delve into one of the body’s most fascinating processes ...

Peering into the jungle of microbes that live within us, researchers have stumbled across what seem to be an entire new class of virus-like objects. "It's insane," says University of North Carolina ...

Ayurveda expert reveals how to nurture your digestion during winter. Embracing warm foods and drinks, incorporating warming ...

A rumbling stomach is a normal part of digestion. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When you haven't eaten in a while, your body ...