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 ...

An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. Our continued survival as individuals and ...

A new biobattery could power ingestible cameras in the small intestine. Tech companies have developed many devices that work outside the body, such as cell phones, smart watches, tablets and hundreds ...

The gut microbiome is having a moment. If you aren’t convinced, you probably haven’t watched the new Netflix documentary Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut, which provides a quirky and engaging ...

Your trickiest digestive-health questions, answered by experts. How healthy is your gut microbiome? Could the bloating or discomfort you feel after eating or drinking … be a sign that something in ...

Regular physical exercise can benefit digestion. Exercising can also improve overall health and help manage the symptoms of certain health conditions. Physical activity can help food move through the ...

Hayden Gould, executive project manager of Seabin North America, holds up microplastics collected out of the Delaware River Watershed at Bartrams’ Gardens on June 7, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) From ...