Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD The large and small intestines are part of the ...

The first of three sections of the small intestine, the duodenum, produces large quantities of mucus to protect the intestinal lining from acid in the chyme. Measuring about 20 feet (6 meters ...

The small intestine is an important part of the digestive system that connects the stomach to the large intestine. As the ...

Scientists are not yet sure why this happens, but it could be that EDS affects the tissue of the intestines. Another potential explanation is changes in gut flora or nerves not working as they ...

Enzymes continue to break down the food as it travels through the esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and large and small intestines before leaving the body as waste products. Malabsorption can occur ...

Partially digested food arrives in the intestine from the stomach. Digested food is absorbed in the small intestine. This means that it passes through the wall of the small intestine and into the ...

Probiotic supplements can help boost your gut health, but sorting through all of the options can be confusing. Check out our CNET's wellness experts' top picks. Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a ...

If you want a healthy gut, you need a healthy microbiome -- the system of microbes that live in your intestines. You can use probiotic supplements to keep your microbiome in balance, or you ...

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Partially digested food arrives in the intestine from the stomach. Digested food is absorbed in the small intestine. This means that it passes through the wall of the small intestine and into the ...