The digestive system's rhythms are controlled by body clock genes, as well as lesser-known regulators called noncanonical clock regulators. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine aimed to ...

In many ways, our brain and our digestive tract are deeply connected. Feeling nervous may lead to physical pain in the stomach, while hunger signals from the gut make us feel irritable. Recent studies ...

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 ...

People are often reminded that they are their own unique person -- and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract. Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed ...

Your gastrointestinal (G.I.) system, the key player in your overall digestive health, is one of the most important systems in your body. It consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, ...

As the global conversation on health in 2025 is shifting towards prevention and lifestyle-based medicine, a critical aspect of health still remains surprisingly under-discussed—the gut microbiome. So ...

A new scientific review, published in Nutrients, highlights coffee's effects on digestion and the gut, and its impact on organs involved in digestion. The review, supported by The Institute for ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

The circulatory system carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and removes waste. The lymphatic system helps fight disease by creating and moving white blood cells and antibodies. The ...