The digestive system's smooth muscle tone is maintained by a molecular pathway, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School have found a new molecular ...

Previous studies have suggested that in addition to respiratory system cancers, exposure to external airborne agents (EAAs) may also affect the risk of digestive tract cancer. However, previous ...

Digestive diseases, as a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality globally, represent a wide range of conditions and place a substantial burden on healthcare systems. These diseases could ...

Cancers of the digestive system mainly include esophageal, gastric, liver, gallbladder, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. With an estimated 20 million new cases, colorectal cancer is the third-most ...

The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection between the brain and the rest of the body. It is classified in two ...

Digestive system malignancies (DSMTs)-including esophageal, gastric, colorectal, liver, and pancreatic cancers-represent a major public health challenge in China. A recent national epidemiological ...

Plastics are not inert: they gradually break into fragments over time, forming micro- and then nanoplastics (i.e., particles <1 μm in size). Nanoplastics are found in drinking water and foods packaged ...

Gentle stretching after eating can improve blood flow to the digestive organs, which may help reduce bloating and discomfort.

Digestive enzymes are often used to support healthy digestion and increase nutrient absorption. Studies show that they may benefit conditions like lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ...

A new study suggests people taking popular injected medications for weight loss, including Wegovy, Ozempic, Saxenda and Victoza, may be at higher risk for serious digestive problems such as stomach ...

Flatulence is something that almost everyone experiences, yet very few people like talking about it. Many people laugh about ...

Diarrhea and other digestive symptoms are the main complaint in nearly half of coronavirus patients, Chinese researchers report. Most patients with the coronavirus have respiratory symptoms, but these ...