There are trillions of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract, and we are starting to learn more about the exact mechanisms that link those microbes and the substances they generate to changes in ...

The liver produces bile, which the intestine uses for digestion. For the transport of bile, the liver relies on a network of microscopic tubings, known as bile canaliculi, formed by liver cells called ...

For the first time, a team of experts from the Technical University of Munich (TUM), RWTH Aachen University, and the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke (DIfE) has demonstrated the ...

Reflux sometimes includes bile. Cutting out certain foods may help alleviate reflux, but consult with a doctor for the best ...

Pale stools are one of those changes that people notice almost unintentionally. A glimpse into the toilet bowl, a pause, and a query that lasts longer than anticipated. Colour seems insignificant, but ...

The gall bladder is seldom brought up in conversation until it is out of order. This little, pear-shaped organ lies just under the liver and is the main player in digestion by storing and releasing ...