The digestive system is like a big food factory inside our bodies. Its job is to break down the food we eat into smaller pieces so that our bodies can absorb the nutrients from the food to help us ...

The messy business of how our digestive system works is revealed in a Science Week show by the London Science Museum that offers visitors a step-by-step explanation of what happens to the food we eat.

Dietary fiber play an essential role in the proper functioning of our digestive system. It aids intestinal transit, regulates blood sugar levels, contributes to satiety and may even help prevent ...

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 ...