The liver, located in the upper right side of the abdomen, is the body’s largest organ and one of the most important. The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting ...

Here's What You Need To Know... Cold water, or in fact, any cold foods like ice creams and sodas aren't good for your digestive system as it diminishes your agni, which is called digestive fire in ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Absorption is a crucial part of the digestive process that brings the molecules from the digested food into the blood and, ultimately, the cells. Problems with your small or large intestine can affect ...

Primary biliary cirrhosis destroys the bile duct, which is the tube that carries the digestive fluid (bile) from your liver to your gallbladder and intestine. Doctors treat autoimmune hepatitis ...

Bloating, indigestion and acid reflux are all symptoms of poor gut health. While medication can help you, some believe certain natural remedies may soothe digestive problems too. Including fermented ...

Additionally, among all the coexpressing cells in the normal digestive system and lung, the expression of ACE2 was relatively highly expressed in the ileum and colon. Conclusion This study provides ...

The mucus membranes also contain Lieberkühn glands that secrete digestive enzymes that help break down food. Each villus has a central core called a lacteal that contains a network of tiny blood ...