The gallbladder acts as a storage sac for bile, a digestive fluid made by the liver. When a person eats, especially fatty ...

In general, it will take four to six hours for your stomach to digest food. However, it can take between 2 to 5 days for food to move through the intestines and exit the body. You can't speed up ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Digestive issues like bloating, acidity and heaviness are often early signs of imbalance, not minor inconveniences. An ...

My stomach rumbled as I sat at my desk and, given that my wife had recently been ill, I was glad that a toilet was close by, just in case. As it turned out, I dodged the microbial bullet, but it put ...

Drinking water right after meals may disrupt digestion; waiting about an hour can better support nutrient absorption and comfort.

Does drinking water right after meals really slow digestion? Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan explains whether it’s a harmful habit or just another common myth.

Passing gas is a typical part of the digestion process. However, if gas builds up in the intestines, it can be painful. Trapped gas has several different causes and various treatment options. People ...