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, ...

A new study has found that microplastics have been found in bile. Here is what this means for your body and why it should matter to you.

When meals are taken late at night, the body is not in an optimal state to process food effectively, which can have both ...

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 ...