There are many types of digestive enzymes and specific enzymes break down specific macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, dairy, and fiber). “We naturally make our own digestive enzymes, ...

Plastics are not inert: they gradually break into fragments over time, forming micro- and then nanoplastics (i.e., particles <1 μm in size). Nanoplastics are found in drinking water and foods packaged ...

Drinking goat milk may support a healthy gut and improve cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Goat milk is rich in vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus, which are essential for strong bones. Choosing ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

Hepatitis C is liver inflammation and damage caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. Hep C can cause a mild illness that lasts a short time (acute) or a serious illness that can last the rest ...

Each year, more than two million people die from advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD). Previous research has linked gut microbiome disruptions to this condition and suggested that bacteria typically ...