When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Many individuals, attracted by the flavors of their meals, often ignore their stomach's capacity and continue eating until ...

Digestion is an essential process that transforms the food you eat into the nutrients your body needs to function. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this process can take several hours and begins the ...

Whether you’re planning for a swim, run or even a walk after a meal, the first thought that comes to mind might be how soon can I go Any factor disrupting your digestive process can lead to ...

In efforts to fight obesity and enhance drug absorption, scientists have extensively studied how gastric juices in the stomach break down ingested food and other substances. However, less is known ...

A ton of the ultraprocessed foods we snack on were created by a process that can be described as “pre-digestion,” which makes it all the less filling and all the more addictive. As CNN reports, many ...

MONTGOMERY TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Imagine not being able to finish a meal because you feel full all the time. That's what gastroparesis feels like. A "foodie" from Central New Jersey finally has relief ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...