Flutters, knots and other stomach sensations tied to nervousness are all examples of the gut-brain axis in action.

The past twenty years have seen gluten sensitivity transformed from a fringe concern into a mainstream cultural identity, ...

The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning ...

The digestive system serves the role of taking in nutrients, eliminating waste, and absorbing and using the nutrients we take in. The digestive system includes all the parts of your body that are ...

A low-FODMAP diet is recommended for many people with IBS-C to help prevent flare-ups. Increasing soluble fiber may ease symptoms by making stool softer and easier to pass. Over-the-counter laxatives ...

The structure and function of the kidney, including its roles in urine production and homeostasis. This is the first in a series of articles examining the renal system. Abstract The kidneys are ...

Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University Indianapolis December 31, 2014 marks the 500th anniversary of the birth of one of the most important figures in ...