After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis—moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle. For more than a ...

Digestive health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, but it’s often taken for granted until something goes wrong. We’ve all experienced that uncomfortable feeling of sluggish bowels, but ...

Extra mucus in the digestive tracts of people with CF causes stool to move more slowly and slows the production of enzymes, causing blockages and constipation. Laxatives can often help, but severe ...