Organs often have fluid-filled spaces called lumens, which are crucial for organ function and serve as transport and delivery ...

Using new technology, researchers at UC Davis and Stanford University are able to study microbes and metabolism in different parts of the human digestive system for the first time. (Getty Images) Most ...

The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

Your pancreas works tirelessly to keep you healthy. However, daily habits can damage this vital organ. High sugar intake, overeating, alcohol, smoking, and stress all harm the pancreas. Making small ...