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, ...

Allergies are usually associated with the immune system, genetics, and environmental factors. Increasingly, however, another ...

Measuring around 15 feet, your intestines break down and absorb essential nutrients from food and drinks. These nutrients are then transported into your bloodstream. Share on Pinterest Your intestines ...

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 ...

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 human digestive system is a lot “smarter” than you might think. In many ways the digestive system functions as a mini brain, commanding a handful of organs to break down that breakfast burrito you ...