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, ...

When we think about nutrition, we almost always picture the same key players: the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas ...

The organ's continuity can be seen only when it's exposed in a certain way In case you’ve ever wondered what connects your intestine to your abdomen, there’s a word – and now, a single organ – for ...

Fructose can be found in table sugar, fruit, and vegetables. (M.A. Ortega/Moment/Getty Images) With obesity rates increasing ...

Microbiome research to date has been much like the parable of the blind men and the elephant. How much can be said about an elephant by examining just its tail? Researchers have studied what is most ...

Ileus is a temporary condition where your intestine can’t push food and waste out of your body. Your intestine is a long, winding tube inside your body that attaches your stomach to your anus. It has ...

Scientists have created a synthetic small intestinal lining designed to treat certain digestive diseases or make it easier for the body to absorb certain drugs — all contained in a solution that one ...

The large intestine absorbs water and nutrients from food waste. Constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids commonly affect the large intestine. Eating more fiber and getting regular colorectal cancer ...

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Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a set of symptoms that occur due to a shortened small intestine. Causes can range from birth or genetic disorders, inflammatory bowel disorders, and other health issues, ...