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 mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...

People are often reminded that they are their own unique person -- and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract. Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed ...

While a drink or two may look harmless during the year-end party season, excessive consumption can lead to more than a ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

In recent years, Americans have grown more aware of gut health, with gastrointestinal-friendly products such as fermented goods or probiotics increasingly in vogue. Digestive health was a $40 billion ...