The prevalence of microplastics and nanoplastics in the human body is an increasing concern. Studies revealed that human ...

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a collection of organs and structures inside the bodies of humans and other animals that ...

While we might think the gut serves a single, stinky function, it is, in fact, doing much more. The proper, healthy workings of our gut helps regulate our mood and how we otherwise feel. A gut in ...

A parasitic disease, which can be fatal, is spreading through an insect in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, or T. cruzi, ...

The human immune system, a complex defense mechanism, includes the skin as its first line of defense and possesses a memory ...

Chagas disease, caused by kissing bugs, is now endemic in the U.S. Learn about symptoms, prevention and why experts urge ...

Usually, the effects of accidentally swallowing apple seeds are not serious, but apple seeds are not considered nutritious, and they can rarely cause side effects.

Pachycephalosaurs, two-legged plant eaters known for their bony dome-shaped skulls, are among the quirkiest dinosaurs known, ...

Science writer Mary Roach is fascinated by the human body, especially, she says, the "gooey bits and pieces of us that are performing miracles on a daily basis. Roach has done deep dives on human ...

Supplements that promote gut health are among the most popular options my patients use, with most individuals taking ...

Chagas disease can remain silent for years and often doesn’t surface until it’s too late for an effective treatment.

Analysis by researchers at the University of Bern suggests that water and other volatile compounds arrived on Earth from ...