An immunologist imagines the body’s defense system as a team of unique, quirky characters, showcasing their essential roles.

BBC Science Focus explains: “If a three-bean chilli gives you farts that smell faintly eggy, it’s because your gut is busy ...

Scientists studying thousands of rats discovered that gut bacteria are shaped by both personal genetics and the genetics of ...

For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function.

The 2024 report on China’s gastroenterology and digestive endoscopy, based on national databases, highlights increased early cancer detection, optimized care for priority diseases, and enhanced ...

Struggling with holiday overeating? A senior gastroenterologist explains the triggers and suggests mindful eating to enjoy ...

Plastics are not inert: they gradually break into fragments over time, forming micro- and then nanoplastics (i.e., particles ...

Energy-dense, ultra-processed diets harm human health and the environment, requiring systemic food policy reform.

Scientists have discovered that oestrogen activates pathways in the colon that trigger pain and make the female gut more sensitive to certain foods ...

Once regarded mainly as a key to digestive balance, the gut microbiome is now recognized as a powerful influencer of overall human health. Mounting evidence suggests that its reach extends well beyond ...

When you’re one of the 70 million Americans whose digestion is off, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to turn things around quickly. Social media is packed with posts from people who ...