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

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Peering into the jungle of microbes that live within us, researchers have stumbled across what seem to be an entire new class of virus-like objects. "It's insane," says University of North Carolina ...

Scientists in the United States have made an important discovery about how certain bacteria living in the human gut may ...

India, March 20 -- Early life stress may quietly shape gut health long after childhood. Researchers report that stress during pregnancy or early childhood can alter gut-brain communication and ...

Ignoring that post-meal bloating? Think again! It's often seen as a minor annoyance, but experts are ringing alarm bells—your eating habits, an imbalance in gut flora, food sensitivities, stress, and ...

It goes without saying that proper digestion is pretty important. After all, we’ve all experienced the difficulties a bout of poor digestion can bring—fatigue, bloating, moodiness, and even depression ...