Digestion

Full of sugar or a superfood: The truth behind autumn’s favorite fruit

Despite its sweetness, persimmons contain no more sugar than other fruits. But if you have digestive problems, there’s something you should know.

Persimmons.
Illustration: The third age.

Who decided when the third age begins? 7 signs that it's time to listen to the body

A sandwich

Just seeing the sandwich – and the digestive system already starts to work

Green tea

Caffeine-free and packed with benefits: The drink you should consume at least once a day


Study found: What happens when stool stays in the body for too long?

The time it takes for food to pass through your digestive system may seem like a minor detail, but a new study suggests that it is one of the most significant factors affecting your overall health.

What happens when stool stays in the body for too long?

Eating a lot of diet foods? This is what they do to your digestion

Artificial sweeteners have become an inseparable part of many people's diets. But do you know what they do to your body?

Artificial sweetener

What does the frequency of your bowel movements say about your life expectancy?

A new study found that the ideal range for bowel movement frequency is once to twice a day; a persistent deviation from it was linked to an increased risk of hidden health problems.

A new study found that the ideal range for bowel movement frequency is once to twice a day

A doctor and a naturopath explain: How to restore the body to balance after a period of stress

How do stress, changes in routine and emotional eating affect the digestive system, and what can really help restore a sense of balance?

Periods of prolonged stress affect not only mood, but also the body, and especially the digestive system

The secret of the gut: 7 foods that are good for your digestion

The food we eat doesn’t just nourish us, but also the trillions of bacteria living in our digestive system that influence the functioning of the entire body. These are the best foods.

Foods that are good for your digestion

Constipation: Don’t get used to bad plumbing - opinion

Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in the United States, affecting around 2.5 million people.

Are you doing this one thing wrong without even knowing?

The company ecosupp launches a new and powerful probiotic

All the latest research shows how important our gut bacteria are to every part of the body – from the brain to chronic diseases. So what’s new in the product they launched?

ecosupp

New study explores gender differences in digestive efficiency

Technion scientists propose a new frontier in food science – tailoring diets based on gender.

 Technion scientists (illustration)

Innovative Israeli technology comes to the aid of your digestive system

The food-tech company Beyond Oil has developed an innovative formula that may reduce carcinogenic substances from used frying oil.

 Beyond Oil

Doctors are surprised: New chewing gum rivals top medical supplements for digestive health

Thousands of Israelis suffer digestive issues and bloating, living with no medical solution. GOOM offers a natural alternative praised by nutritionists and medical experts.

Doctors Are Surprised: The New Chewing Gum Competing with the Best Medical Supplements for the Digestive System