A team of researchers has developed a wirelessly activated device that mimics the wavelike muscular function in the esophagus and small intestine responsible for transporting food and viscous fluids ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and wellness show Bloom, to shed light on one of the most ...

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Through a collaboration between Cornell and the State University of Binghamton in February, scientists found that food grade nanoparticles may potentially have detrimental effects on the function and ...

Scientists have developed a special capsule that people can take like a pill, and it will move through the digestive system collecting data on metabolism and digestion. The work has been reported in ...

Most of us never question or wonder what goes inside our stomachs just after we consume that delicious food. Sometimes, our stomach feels uncomfortable, and sometimes it just feels okay!. Do we know ...

The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types that ...

An annular pancreas is a rare congenital deformity (one that you are born with) that affects the pancreas. It happens when your pancreas doesn’t develop as it should. Instead, a ring of extra ...

Some people believe that sleeping on their left side helps aid digestion. However, research is limited, and most evidence is anecdotal. The type of mattress and pillows a person uses may also affect a ...