Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden. Alcohol use is a major risk ...

Plastics are not inert: they gradually break into fragments over time, forming micro- and then nanoplastics (i.e., particles <1 μm in size). Nanoplastics are found in drinking water and foods packaged ...

We read with great interest the recent publication by Park et al 1 on the increased risk of young-onset digestive tract cancers among young adults age 20-39 years with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease ...

The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen. The digestive organs in the abdomen work together to absorb nutrients and move food through the digestion process. They include the stomach, ...

Smoking damages the digestive system, which can lead to chronic inflammation and stomach pain. Quitting smoking can provide relief for stomach pain as well as other health benefits. Smoking has ...

Digesting spicy, dairy, and processed foods may be more difficult with age. Eating fiber-rich whole foods, exercising, sleeping better, and lowering stress can help. As people age, their digestive ...

That ice-cold smoothie might be giving you the healthy breakfast you planned, but it could also be creating digestive chaos you never connected to temperature. Your digestive system operates at a very ...