The world’s most prized coffee comes from partially digested beans pooped out by the Asian palm civet. Now, researchers are delving into why this “civet coffee” is so tasty. New chemical analyses of ...

You know how the weather can switch from warm to chilly in a day? Meanwhile, your immune system and digestion are working overtime to keep you feeling good. That’s when simple, everyday fruits matter, ...

While heart-healthy oils are an important part of your balanced diet, you should avoid consuming rancid oil and rancid nuts. They become rancid through a process called oxidation. For starters, ...

New research reveals that a higher intake of creatine from meat sources may ease constipation, especially in men and younger adults. This offers a potential dietary fix for a widespread digestive ...

Snakes possess a remarkable digestive system, radically different from humans, enabling them to swallow prey whole, sometimes many times larger than their heads. Their flexible jaws, potent stomach ...

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

Alcohol can present health problems for even light or occasional drinkers. By Mohana Ravindranath Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater — even ...

A teenager who is unable to eat any food at all has a condition so rare that doctors said they haven't found anyone else with the same ailment. Finley Ranson, age 14, was born with an extreme response ...

When the digestive system kicks into overdrive, their metabolism also increases. To aid in digestion, they produce powerful stomach acid capable of dissolving bones, fur, feathers, and scales, leaving ...

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Your personal food-processing plant is like a symphony orchestra: When all the parts perform well, the result is beautiful music that simply flows. Should one or two musicians space out or be unable ...