The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

Peering into the jungle of microbes that live within us, researchers have stumbled across what seem to be an entire new class of virus-like objects. "It's insane," says University of North Carolina ...

The summer holidays are often a time of excess. Rich food, larger portions and more frequent social eating are part of the season. Once it's over, many people feel the urge to compensate. Brief flits ...

The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

Do you find yourself often feeling heavy and lethargic, despite generally sleeping well? The secret to feeling light, energized, and healthy often starts in your gut. A smooth-running digestive system ...

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 ...

Exercise and digestion can have profound impacts on the body. Ricardo Da Costa experienced that first hand. His first job out of high school in the 1990s in Portugal was as a professional ...