Enzymes are incredibly important to our overall health. They are vital to nearly every biological process — accelerating ...

(CNN) — When people eat foods they love, sometimes those treats don’t love them back, causing digestive discomfort that has them reaching for a remedy. At times, that’s in the form of digestive enzyme ...

Scientists have identified a protein that is necessary for secretion of digestive enzymes by the pancreas. The research, published in the September issue of Developmental Cell, enhances the ...

From steaming bowls of soup to ice-cold smoothies, the temperature of our food does more than just please our palates—it triggers a complex series of physiological responses throughout our digestive ...

As age increases, the pancreas changes, which increases the risk of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, digestive ...

The trace element zinc has an impact on the essential metabolic functions of most living organisms. New research has found that even minimal zinc deficiency impairs digestion, albeit without any ...

Biologists have shown that independent but similar molecular changes turned a harmless digestive enzyme into a toxin in two unrelated species -- a shrew and a lizard -- giving each a venomous bite.

The habit of drinking water during meals, while seemingly innocuous, may interfere with the body’s digestive processes. Though hydration remains essential, when water is consumed could impact nutrient ...