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

Welcome to the human digestive system! Join Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx as you travel through the digestive systems from the mouth … to the bum! Discover how the human body munches, crunches and ...

An 82-year-old woman in China swallowed eight live frogs to treat back pain, a local folk remedy. She was later hospitalized with severe abdominal pain and diagnosed with parasites, including ...

Have you ever experienced a stomach-in-knots kind of workweek or a series of not-so-solid (literally) bowel movements and thought, Could I have a gut issue? If so, you're far from alone. Gut ...

Some cancers may block channels in the body and stop particular body systems working so well. Some cancers may cause changes in the body by pressing on surrounding body tissues or organs. Some cancers ...

The bacteria and other microbes that live in your gut are known as your “gut microbiome.” They help you digest food and may support immune, heart, and brain health. However, disruption in your gut ...