What does a gastroenterologist, a doctor who specializes in the gut and digestive system, eat on the regular? We asked one.

We asked four gastroenterologists which symptoms you should never ignore—and what they might signal.

Do you get bloated when you have a drink or two? You're not alone. Here are the culprits and reasons that your digestive ...

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

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’s rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine aimed to ...

FWIW, stress can also result in the opposite outcome. Depending on the person, it could potentially trigger cramping and ...

Prebiotics are fibers that aren’t digestible by your body but can help good bacteria grow in your gut. Since your body doesn’t digest these plant fibers, they travel to your lower digestive tract to ...

Leaky gut occurs when a compromised GI tract lining allows harmful substances to be absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting ...