As soon as you take your first bite of food, your pancreas is hard at work, secreting digestive enzymes that break down the food into small molecules your body can absorb. But if you have long-term ...

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The bacteria and other microbes that live in your gut are known as your “gut microbiome.” They help you digest food and may support immune, heart, and brain health. However, disruption in your gut ...

Hundreds of infectious disease specialists have been let go by the Trump administration. Here are four who focused on keeping pandemics at bay. By Apoorva Mandavilli For a new series, Times ...

Whether you've got a stomach bug, a condition like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or just drank too many margs last night, your first instinct is probably to load up on saltine crackers and ginger ...

Wegovy is a prescription injection that’s used along with exercise and a reduced-calorie diet for weight loss in certain adults and children. This drug works by reducing appetite and slowing down the ...

Probiotics, melatonin, B vitamins, ginger, Iberogast, and FDgard are dietary supplements that may help relieve acid reflux symptoms. However, dietary supplements are not meant to treat or cure any ...