Researchers have discovered microplastics and nanoplastics in the human brain, reproductive organs, and other vital systems.

In their research, the authors observed changes that "reflected patterns previously linked to diseases such as depression and ...

The rate of Americans diagnosed with digestive disorders and gastrointestinal cancers is rising, especially in those ages 50 ...

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 ...

The latest review evidence shows the gut and brain communicate in complex, two-way ways, making it hard to know which comes first. Experiments in a ...

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 ...

Abdominal pain is a hallmark of many digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

Digestive discomfort – whether it's bloating after a heavy meal or the occasional bout of indigestion – can make anyone ...