In this Q&A, she breaks down the physiologic principles behind intestinal healing, the suture techniques she recommends, the ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Key Takeaways Villi are tiny projections in the small intestine that absorb ...

Recurrent previous Infections by Salmonella disrupt the body's normal protection against toxic components of resident colonic bacteria. The anti-inflammatory enzyme Intestinal Alkaline Phosphatase ...

Dynamic switching between revival stem cells and conventional intestinal stem cells enables efficient tissue repair without exhausting the stem cell pool, report researchers from Institute of Science ...

The descending colon is a section of the large intestine that passes downward. Its functions include storing food remains before they pass through the rest of the colon and rectum for elimination. The ...

Digestive discomfort is common, but some symptoms go far beyond everyday indigestion. One such condition that demands urgent attention is an intestinal blockage, also known as bowel obstruction. If ...