The hazards associated with microplastic pollution are becoming increasingly recognized. However, one study suggests that researchers have misjudged the impacts of nanoplastics — the insidiously ...

Bacterial colonies. Image: CDC/Dr. Holdeman. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Public Health Image Library (PHIL). Public Domain, Bacterial colonies. Image: CDC/Dr. Holdeman. Centers for ...

This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both ...

Did you know you have a second brain? Your digestive system is lined with brain cells. This “Second Brain” directs more than digestion. Scientists think it helps control your mood and maybe some of ...

The beta cells in our pancreas act as highly sensitive sensors that constantly measure the amount of sugar in our blood. As soon as we eat something and the sugar level rises, the beta cells produce ...

A study conducted at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering has revealed significant differences between male and female digestive systems: the ...

There’s also evidence that many people aren’t aware of the importance of gut health, despite the fact that it can be associated with many other medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, ...