The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in appetite, metabolism and the microbiome – and how to look after it better ...

Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and ...

Bariatric surgery is a medical procedure that alters the digestive system to help individuals with obesity lose weight by ...

Dr. Alexander Lake, Gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of Bloom, to emphasize the vital ...

Learn about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), its symptoms, diagnosis, and future treatments.

Vitamin B12 is crucial for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and neurological function. Its absorption, a complex process involving stomach acid, intrinsic factor, and the ileum, can be ...

Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health ...

Intestinal Absorption — Aspects of Structure, Function and Disease of the Small-Intestine Mucosa This article has multiple parts: ...

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble ...

Discover how chronic bloating, constipation, and slow digestion could be early warning signs of thyroid dysfunction you're ...

A small bowel resection is a type of surgery that removes a portion of the small intestine and preserves the healthy part of the intestine.