The tubular salivary glands, the interstitium and the mesentery are a reminder that nutrition involves the whole body.
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Microbiomes influence how efficiently a child’s body extracts and uses nutrients from food for growth and development.
Guilt and discomfort around food can be especially challenging during the holidays. But trusting your body and remembering the social value of sharing meals can help you enjoy yourself.
Studies show women are twice as likely as men to have irritable bowel syndrome.
From peppermint to cumin, research suggests these herbs and spices could help soothe your digestive system.
Your food goes on a complex journey as it travels from your mouth to your colon.
This small organ in our intestines plays a major role in regulating gut microbiome.
Before making changes to your diet, it’s a good idea to speak to your doctor or a qualified dietitian to make sure you don’t miss out on important nutrients.
Eating too fast causes bloating, indigestion and trapped gas. It has also been linked to cardiovascular problems and metabolic syndrome.
Windy walks and gassy gaits. How exercise may have benefits for your gut health.
Ozempic generated A$21 billion of sales in 2023 alone. So how was it developed? And how are its new competitors, Mounjaro and Zepbound, different?
Fermented foods, such as yoghurt and kefir, are great sources of this immune-boosting microbe.
Fibre isn’t just associated with colon health; it’s associated with overall health and brain health through the gut-brain axis. But not all fibres are created equal.
Kian, age 6, has some interesting questions about farts that we’re probably all wondering about.
The process of digestion actually starts before you eat anything! Tummy rumbles can too.
Many processed foods strip carbs of their natural fibers. Eating foods with an ideal total carbohydrate-to-fiber ratio can help with weight management and improve overall health.
The ‘internal shower’ drink is being hailed as everything from a digestion booster, to a treatment for constipation and bloating, to a detox drink and hangover cure.
Poop comes in many shapes, sizes and textures. The kind that’s too runny might be the result of wayward germs, Crohn’s disease or lactose intolerance.
The answer is more complicated than you might think. It has to do with how your body gets rid of old red blood cells.
A fly does some of its digesting outside its body before it even eats any food.
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Associate Professor and Clinical Academic Gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Sciences, RMIT University
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Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of Washington
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Principal Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University
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Visiting Fellow in Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University
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Professorial Research Fellow: Physical Activity and Health, CQUniversity Australia
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Professor of Environmental Microbiology, RMIT University
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Group Leader, Personalised Health, CSIRO
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Professor of Anatomy, Lancaster University
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Associate Lecturer in Pharmaceutical Science, RMIT University
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Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University
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Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work, Griffith University
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Honorary Fellow in Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Medicine, UNSW