The digestive system comprises several organs, all working in concert to turn the food you eat into energy. But sometimes, illness or injury can lead to a digestive disease that threatens your gut ...

Although we may feel embarrassed about gastrointestinal issues such as constipation or bloating, there are several symptoms of poor gut health that should not be ignored, experts have told Newsweek.

Digestive woes like gastroparesis and IBS, though distinct, cause similar discomfort. Gastroparesis slows stomach emptying, ...

As in symptomatic Crohn’s disease, inflammation is occurring in the digestive tract, but symptoms may be subtle or even absent, leaving people with the condition unaware that anything is wrong. It can ...

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The enteric nervous system (ENS), which is regarded as our second brain, is the part of the autonomic nervous system that controls the digestive tract. Housed along the entire length of the digestive ...

Berberine side effects may include digestive problems, low blood sugar and blood pressure, headaches, and more. Ask your doctor if berberine is safe for you.

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