When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Many people, driven by the taste of food, overlook their stomach's limits and keep eating until they're full. This is when problems begin. Many people think they've eaten something that's causing ...

Whether you’re planning for a swim, run or even a walk after a meal, the first thought that comes to mind might be how soon can I go Any factor disrupting your digestive process can lead to ...

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 ...

In efforts to fight obesity and enhance drug absorption, scientists have extensively studied how gastric juices in the stomach break down ingested food and other substances. However, less is known ...

MONTGOMERY TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Imagine not being able to finish a meal because you feel full all the time. That's what gastroparesis feels like. A "foodie" from Central New Jersey finally has relief ...