a) In order to keep alive and to carry on their various life activities such as ingestion, digestion, absorption, respiration, movement, circulation, co-ordination, secretion, excretion and ...

Scientists have made a jaw-dropping discovery, a 520-million-year-old fossil that has preserved not just its body, but its brain, digestive system, and even nerves. This rare find, detailed in a ...

Flutters, knots and other stomach sensations tied to nervousness are all examples of the gut-brain axis in action.

The endocannabinoid system is found throughout the brain and body and plays a key role in everything from memory and learning ...

The digestive system serves the role of taking in nutrients, eliminating waste, and absorbing and using the nutrients we take in. The digestive system includes all the parts of your body that are ...

The structure and function of the kidney, including its roles in urine production and homeostasis. This is the first in a series of articles examining the renal system. Abstract The kidneys are ...

A low-FODMAP diet is recommended for many people with IBS-C to help prevent flare-ups. Increasing soluble fiber may ease symptoms by making stool softer and easier to pass. Over-the-counter laxatives ...

The past twenty years have seen gluten sensitivity transformed from a fringe concern into a mainstream cultural identity, ...