A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fiber, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and ...

Cells on the inner surface of the intestine are replaced every few days. But, how does this work? It was always assumed that ...

That unexpected bathroom dash in the middle of a meeting. The mysterious bloating that makes your clothes feel suddenly tight. The cramping that appears out of nowhere and ruins yourevening plans. If ...

Through a collaboration between Cornell and the State University of Binghamton in February, scientists found that food grade nanoparticles may potentially have detrimental effects on the function and ...

Researchers have found that high levels of ketone bodies, molecules produced by the breakdown of fat, help the intestine to maintain a functional stem cell pool, which are crucial for intestinal ...

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 ...