Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She ...

From causing muscle loss to raising the risk of blood clots, long-haul space missions can have a profound impact on the human body.

Vanderbilt researchers, including those from the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, have made significant strides in understanding ...

Some nutrition scientists warn that thanks to social media trends, many people may be consuming too much protein.

The CORAL capsule promises the first passive, non-invasive way to collect microbes from the upper digestive tract. Once swallowed, the device physically traps bacteria as it travels naturally through ...

Scientists discover new intestinal cells in Burmese pythons that completely dissolve bones, explaining why they never appear ...

Pineapple juice is hydrating and rich in nutrients. It also contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that can help with ...

Drinking hibiscus tea can support heart and gut health by lowering blood pressure, managing cholesterol, boosting good gut ...

The Orleans Parish coroner says an alligator trapped in Lacombe had human remains in its digestive system. Those remains will be tested to see if they match the body of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez.

We live in an age where many of us suffer from, digestive troubles, brain fog, inflammation or feeling chronically tired. The ...

Have you ever felt that nervous churn in our belly prior to an important presentation, or the uncontrollable need to go to the bathroom when we feel anxious. Well, science suggests that it's more than ...

While probiotic supplements have been touted as a gut-health booster, recent research shows why three groups of people may want to steer clear of them.