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 ...

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 ...

It takes about 24 hours for food to make its way through your digestive system. Your body needs food for energy, vitamins and minerals. But food needs to be broken down into a substance your body can ...

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 ...

Scientists can have an inside look at the digestive system by studying very special cows. Follow a University of Idaho scientist as he explains how cows digest their food by opening a unique portal ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

The whole point of taking a vacation is that it’s meant to be relaxing; a blissful time away, when all you have to worry about is what you want for lunch, or whether you’d rather lounge by the beach ...