The mammalian circulatory system comprises both the cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system. In contrast to the blood vascular circulation, the lymphatic system forms a unidirectional transit ...

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers have identified a metabolic switch that determines whether intestinal stem cells become absorptive or secretory cells. Manipulating the enzyme ...

Study in mice shows how a host-elicited factor benefits gut immunological homeostasis by selectively targeting commensal ceramide molecules.

The microbiota-gut-brain-axis (MGBA) is a bidirectional communication network between gut microbes and their host. Many environmental and host-related factors affect the gut microbiota. Dysbiosis is ...

5 GI emergencies EMTs, paramedics should know Identifying significant GI problems and providing initial care may help improve the chances of recovery for patients who experience true GI emergencies ...

The small intestine plays a key role in digestion. Find out more about the organ's anatomy, function, and associated diseases.

"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Tamra Judge is shutting down speculation that Ozempic use led to her intestinal obstruction.

"RHOC" star Tamra Judge was hospitalized and diagnosed with an intestinal obstruction. She wrote on Instagram that she was "praying" she will not need surgery.

The biliary tree (also biliary tree or biliary system) is a system of organs and ducts that produce and transport bile to aid digestion.

One small intestine function is to coordinate many of its activities, including its movements. It does this because the small intestine has a highly integrated nervous system, called the enteric ...