Advances into understanding stem and progenitor cells and organoids of the gastrointestinal tract have continued apace. New research published in 2015 identified new cell populations involved in liver ...

Your gut's health isn't just about what you eat, it's about how you live – chronic stress can mess with your digestive system ...

The mesentery is an organ that attaches all the digestive organs in the abdomen. It connects much of the intestines to the back abdominal wall, holding them in place when a person stands upright. The ...

Ethnopharmacology and phytotherapy research continues to unveil the wealth of traditional knowledge linking digestive herbal remedies to human health.

The pancreas is a gland organ in the abdomen. It forms part of the digestive system. It produces insulin and secretes fluid that helps break down food. Problems with the pancreas can lead to diabetes, ...

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is a procedure that allows a doctor to obtain images and information about the digestive tract and the surrounding tissue and organs, including the lungs. Ultrasound ...

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 ...