From calories to sleep, there always seems to be something we're not doing right. Luckily scientists have looked into this and come up with some helpful advice to keep us happy and healthy.

Humans have been battling heartburn for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But recently the incidence has risen, making it a common complaint worldwide. What causes this problem, and how can it be stopped? Rusha Modi details the...

Devices that collect data about our bodies need power, but they also might need to be very small or even ingestible. To avoid including batteries in these cases, researchers are looking for ways to harvest energy from the body itself.

We humans couldn’t live without our gut microbes, but not all animals rely on microscopic digestive communities like we do. And understanding why these animals ditched their microbial partners can teach us a lot about the costs and...

What's the best sleeping position? Well, with all the pseudoscience to consider, it might just depend on who you are. *The graphic shows the stomach on the wrong side of the body. It should be pictured on the left side of the body, not...

When you think of antihistamines, you're probably only thinking about getting rid of a runny nose, but we're learning that antihistamines can be used for nausea, insomnia, and even depression!

Hank takes us through the bowels of the human digestive system and explains why it's all about surface area.

Alcohols are used to disinfect things all the time, which makes drinking them sound bad for the helpful critters in your gut. But, turns out, drinking in moderation could actually be good for your microbiome.

You might think you know why the platypus is a bizarre beast. Maybe you know that it lays eggs, that the males have venomous spurs on their ankles, and that it can sense electricity with its bill. But do you know the most bizarre thing...

Howcast - Waking up in the middle of the night with heartburn is no fun. Fortunately, there are some simple remedies for fast heartburn relief.

Short answer: Yes, drinking a lot of water will certainly change the pH of the stomach, but this amount is trivial. However, since your stomach is very acidic, to begin with, drinking water will not dilute it significantly. Also, there...

The digestive system is the system that helps us break down the food we eat to its basic nutrients so that our body can use those nutrients to get energy. The digestive system is composed of the long continuous alimentary tract or...

The chemical process by which a base neutralises an acid, producing a salt and water.
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In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how the various gluten proteins interact with the digestive tract, including in those with gluten sensitivities.

In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the bariatric procedure known as the sleeve gastrectomy, as well as the relevant anatomy associated with it.

Your intestines has about 39 trillion microorganisms in it. And yes I said trillion. We call this collection of organisms the microbiome and it consists of mostly bacteria, but also viruses and fungi. Collectively it weighs...

Short answer: Yes, drinking a lot of water will certainly change the pH of the stomach, but this amount is trivial. However, since your stomach is very acidic, to begin with, drinking water will not dilute it significantly. Also, there...

This video explains the difference between acid reflux and GERD, the more severe form, and the damage it can cause to the digestive tract. It also shows the inside of the stomach and how the lower esophageal sphincter can cause acid to...

The FDA has approved the first medical sensor pill that sends biostat messages to a smartphone via a patch worn on the stomach. The pill tells a patient whether they have taken their medication, and can also record vital stats such as...

This video is a lecture presentation on physical digestion. The speaker discusses the process of breaking down food into smaller pieces without any chemical changes to the food molecules, which is known as physical digestion. The role of...

Alcohol Dehydrogenase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism

The digestive system is the system that helps us break down the food we eat to its basic nutrients so that our body can use those nutrients to get energy. The digestive system is composed of the long continuous alimentary tract or...

In this video, we cover the major anatomy and physiology of the stomach.

In this video, the teacher discusses the function and potency of stomach acid, also known as hydrochloric acid. They use real human stomach dissections and perform experiments to demonstrate the effects of hydrochloric acid.