The human digestive system converts food into nutrients that the body needs. A description of the digestive system's function, organs and diseases that affect it. Skip to main content ...

Digestive System Diseases. Because digestive system anatomy and functions are so complicated, many health conditions can affect it. They range from short-term, minor issues to long-lasting ...

The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. ... The liver itself is the body's main chemical factory, performing hundreds of different functions.

Functions of the Digestive System. Each time any event occurs within the body, it occurs primarily as a series of chain chemical reactions at the micro (cellular) ... The main functions of the large ...

Dr Anukalp Prakash, Director of Gastroenterology, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram, shared with HT Lifestyle how the monsoon ...

On World Digestive Health Day, which is a reminder that a healthy digestive system is the key to overall health and quality life, we spoke to Dr Subhasish Mazumder, who is the senior Director of ...

The small intestine is part of the digestive system. Its main function is to break down and absorb ingested nutrients while mixing and moving the intestinal contents—consisting of gastric juices and ...