When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Inside our digestive system lives a complex community of microorganisms that form an ecosystem — the gut microbiome. This “mini-ecosystem” plays a vital role in maintaining overall health. These “good ...

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 ...