When the gut is unbalanced with too many harmful organisms, it can lead to unpleasant symptoms in different parts of the body—from the skin to the mind.

There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

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 ...

The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection between the brain and the rest of the body. It is classified in two ...

In the 1966 sci-fi film Fantastic Voyage, a group of scientists ventures inside the body of an injured colleague to save him from a life-threatening blood clot. They get a front-row seat to the ...

Fine air particles, less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM 2.5), are a major air pollutant linked to various health problems. These particles can travel deep into the lungs and even enter the ...

With growing awareness around fitness and nutrition, terms like gut health have become increasingly popular. From improving ...

You may be familiar with some of the more notable symptoms of menopause, like changes in menstruation, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances. The same hormone changes ...

Vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds and nuts are all fiber-rich foods. tbralnina/iStock via Getty Images Plus If you’re over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends that you consume at ...

Alligators can gulp down massive meals without ill-effects by shunting blood to their digestive systems and away from their lungs, suggests new research. Crocodilians, a group which includes ...