Dr. Elise Sarvas with Mayo Clinic says inflammation caused by poor oral health not only leads to things like gum disease and ...

Gut health tends to get all the attention, but the journey to better digestive balance actually starts with your mouth.

Missing teeth are often seen as a cosmetic problem, but beyond the aesthetics, each tooth plays a vital role in how you eat, speak, and maintain your health. From bone loss to digestive issues, ...

Soda contains ingredients that increase inflammation and disrupt helpful gut bacteria. Learn how this affects digestive ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

Your body’s biliary system encompasses your bile ducts, gallbladder, and the associated digestive structures. This system works together to move bile, also called digestive fluid, through your system ...

Your teeth and gums can be early indicators of various health issues, from eating disorders and anemia to osteoporosis and ...

Your pancreas sits behind your stomach. It produces enzymes and hormones that help you digest food and that regulate blood sugar. (Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Your pancreas is shaped like an ...

Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system. But some makes it all the way through those twists and turns and comes out the other end.

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with their digestive system. How does lupus affect the digestive system? The digestive system includes the ...

You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...