This article – the fifth in a six-part series describes the physiology and functions of the large intestine, the last portion of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as common conditions of both the ...

The digestive system breaks down food into tiny particles which are absorbed into the blood. These particles provide energy for the body to grow, repair itself and remain healthy. Food that cannot be ...

The intricate workings of the digestive system often escape our conscious awareness until discomfort or dysfunction demands attention. This essential body system serves as the foundation for nutrient ...

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 ...

For decades, the appendix has been dismissed as a useless organ — a leftover from human evolution with no real function. Often joked about as a “biological mistake,” this small, finger-like pouch ...

Researchers at Utrecht University developed a new organ-on-a-chip: a device to mimic and study kidneys and intestines in miniature format. The device is the result of a special collaboration between ...

Pancolitis, or extensive colitis, is a form of ulcerative colitis (UC) in which inflammation affects the entire colon (large ...