This article – the second in a six-part series on the gastrointestinal tract – describes the role of the stomach in chemical and mechanical digestion, regulation of hunger, eradication of pathogens ...

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 ...

"There's quite a bit of evidence that anxiety, worry, and stress can play a major role when it comes to gastrointestinal function," says Ashkan Farhadi, MD, a gastroenterologist at MemorialCare Orange ...

Our digestive system is a crucial component of our body that is involved in the breakdown of food and converts it into nutrients and energy. It is a long channel through which food passes, beginning ...

Mechanosensitive Piezo ion channels, particularly Piezo1 and Piezo2, are gaining recognition as central regulators of digestive system physiology and disease.

Ageing is accompanied by progressive alterations in the structure and function of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to reduced digestive efficiency and nutrient absorption. Mechanical breakdown of ...

The human digestive system functions as a complex biological network, supported by several mechanisms that work in harmony to ensure proper digestion and nutrient absorption. One key element of this ...

The digestive system does far more than simply process food. This complex network serves as the foundation for overall health, influencing everything from immune function and brain health to energy ...

Two Texas Tech Health El Paso gastroenterology researchers are receiving recognition for their clinical investigation of an electronic capsule that wirelessly relays important information about a ...

From fast nerve signals to microbial metabolites, scientists are uncovering the biological conversations between the gut and brain that may explain chronic pain, weight gain, and neurodegenerative ...

The latest findings strengthen existing knowledge about the intimate connection between our brains and guts. Early life stress appears to raise the risk of later digestive issues like IBS. Researchers ...