Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a condition that begins in your digestive tract, specifically the lower parts -- the colon and rectum. It’s a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When you have it, the ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

A full body detox is a practice that some people believe can eliminate toxins from the body. Detoxing the entire body may involve following a particular diet, fasting, taking supplements, or using a ...

A fiber-rich diet is essential for gut healing. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, and legumes improve digestion, ...

It’s all in your head, or maybe in your gut — or maybe both. Today’s digestive health aisle not only offers heartburn products, but everything from immune support to headache relief. And, as more ...

Saeideh Esmaeili, a recent graduate from UW’s Program in Ecology, tracks onagers, also known as Asiatic wild asses, in Qatrouiyeh National Park in southern Iran. She and other researchers documented ...

Smithsonian Institution, Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, 600 Maryland Ave., S.W., Suite 2001, Washington ...

Inflammation is often referred to as a single issue, but the fact is, it is a condition that acknowledges the body is dealing ...