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

They help send signals between the brain and the digestive system—a connection known as ... However, when your body enters starvation mode—like if you fast for too long—you can decrease ...

Discover how Parkinson's disease begins in the gut, not the brain. Learn the early digestive warning signs that appear years ...

Sea anemones may hold the key to the ancient origins of body symmetry. A study from the University of Vienna shows they use a ...

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 cultured ...

Rutgers scientists have uncovered a tug-of-war inside the brain between hunger and satiety, revealing two newly mapped neural ...

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Coffee contains caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant that can fight fatigue ... consumption could be associated with decreased body fat, especially in men. In another study, increased ...