While we might think the gut serves a single, stinky function, it is, in fact, doing much more. The proper, healthy wo ...

The human digestive system refers to the organs that take in food and break them down. Digestion describes the complex process that enables the nutrients in food to enter the body and its cells.

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time when health experts highlight how chronic stress can affect the body and recommend ...

If you’ve ever drunk beet juice for its perks like lower cholesterol and blood pressure and improved brain function, you might have been a bit startled to notice your urine is alarmingly red during ...

Dr. Makeda Dawkins discusses liver disease risks for African Americans, debunks detox myths, and shares prevention strategies ...

Humans still have a 100 percent death rate. But dedication to the mind-body connection helps us enjoy the life we do live.

Within our gut lies a bustling microbiome ecosystem, home to trillions of microorganisms that outnumber our human cells.

UCLA Health has received a $25 million commitment from Shirley and Walter Wang to establish a center that will offer ...