IN most of the recent literature 1,2 concerning the food, feeding habits and digestive processes of the lamellibranchs, it is claimed: (1) that the food of this class (septibranchs excepted) consists ...

The humble bowl of leftover rice sitting in your refrigerator might possess surprising health properties that fresh rice cannot claim. This ordinary leftover, often overlooked or discarded, undergoes ...

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 ...

The modern wellness movement has created an environment where people eagerly adopt habits promoted as beneficial for their health, often implementing multiple changes simultaneously in pursuit of ...

The habit of drinking water during meals, while seemingly innocuous, may interfere with the body’s digestive processes. Though hydration remains essential, when water is consumed could impact nutrient ...

Digestion is an essential process that transforms the food you eat into the nutrients your body needs to function. According to the Cleveland Clinic, this process can take several hours and begins the ...

• Coffee may change our gut microbiota, increasing the number of ‘good bacteria’ 4-8 • Research supports the protective effects of coffee against certain liver diseases 9-23 and reduced risk of ...

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 ...

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy gut is a challenge that many people face. Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, and irregular bowel movements have become common ...