New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

Early stress may quietly shape how the brain and gut communicate. These changes could raise the risk of long-term digestive problems.

The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

CHICAGO — The human digestive system breaks down foods and liquids into macro and micro nutrients, which are then absorbed by the bloodstream and transported throughout the body to keep it functioning ...

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

Food, water, and shelter are basic human needs. Drinking water has many benefits. It flushes out toxins from the body. Some ...

The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen. The digestive organs in the abdomen work together to absorb nutrients and move food through the digestion process. They include the stomach, ...