Are you experiencing bloating and constipation after antibiotics? You could be noticing changes in your gut microbiome.

New patient-friendly tools from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients allow prospective candidates to navigate significant variations in wait times and outcomes across the U.S. transplant ...

A car crash destroyed a 25-year-old Phoenix woman's small intestine, leaving her dependent on IV nutrition and often too sick to get out of bed.

What if the brain evolved to serve the gut? Scientists at Flinders University are challenging a cornerstone of biology, ...

A new review argues that maladaptive sensory coding by intrinsic primary afferent neurons in the enteric nervous system may ...

A preclinical study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has discovered how a protein called ZBTB44 helps prevent excessive immune activity that can cause inflammation in the colon, the ...

The five senses you learned in school are only the beginning. Your body is detecting far more than you consciously realize.

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Scientists have developed a model showing that gut bacteria play a surprisingly important role in how many calories we absorb, meaning food labels may not tell the full story. In a controlled study, ...

Fiber is the new protein. Here's what dietitians say about fiber, health and the "fibermaxxing" social media trend.

A practical, activity-led Science workbook for Grade 5 learners covering the digestive system, digestion, food groups, nutrients and balanced diets. A bundle is a package of resources grouped together ...

Thousands of planets have been discovered beyond our solar system, offering clues to where life might thrive and whether Earth is truly unique. By Natalie Wolchover Natalie is a Pulitzer Prize winning ...