The intestines work by absorbing nutrients and vitamins. They are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Together, the small and large intestines run from the end of the stomach to the anus. In ...

In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the different causes of rectal bleeding. From minor ...

New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

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New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

The human digestive system includes these organs: ... Because digestive system anatomy and functions are so complicated, ... Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, ...

Women’s small intestines are longer than men’s, with this added length probably helping them to better absorb fat and other nutrients if needed for pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Thanks to lab-grown miniature intestines, researchers at Uppsala University have successfully mapped how aggressive Shigella bacteria infect the human gut. The study opens the door to using ...