BLOOM (TAMPA) – Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to shed light on one of the most ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

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 ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. What did you have for breakfast today and where is that food now? Well, depending on how long ago you ...

From slowed digestion to hidden food sensitivities, these common triggers leave you feeling bloated after a meal.

Whether you’re planning for a swim, run or even a walk after a meal, the first thought that comes to mind might be how soon can I go Any factor disrupting your digestive process can lead to ...

Physicians in the fields of endocrinology and gastroenterology have said it is possible for an individual to live without a small intestine. They, however, said it was an expensive and difficult ...

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 ...