Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery ...

People are often reminded that they are their own unique person -- and a new study says that's particularly true of the digestive tract. Dissections of a few dozen deceased individuals revealed ...

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 ...

Heartburn that stems from digestive issue can be managed by eating the right food and indulging in regular exercise. Try these 8 yoga asanas to calm gut, reduce acidity and support bowel movements. | ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

While most people focus on cough, sore throat, or fever, digestive issues often go unnoticed. Many experience bloating, ...

When a person is at rest, meditating or reading a book, the parasympathetic nervous system is at work. Also known as the "rest and digest" system, the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for ...

Opinion - Hypertension is increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic proportions, largely due to modern lifestyle factors. Sedentary work, obesity, lack of physical activity, chronic stress, ...