Intestinal histophysiology is the study of structure and function of tissues that form the small and large intestines. The intestines are tubular shaped organs that are part of the alimentary canal of the digestive system. The intestines, like that of...

In anatomy, the intestine is the segment of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine. In humans, the small intestine is further...

The microorganisms that live in your gut could explain one of the sources of obesity, says a new study from researchers at Washington University. Bacteria live throughout the body, but some intestinal bacteria appear to be better than others at...

Evangelist Billy Graham was in fair condition Saturday and resting comfortably in a hospital near his home after he was admitted for evaluation and treatment of an intestinal bleed, hospital officials said.Graham, 88, was fully alert, and his doctors said his condition did not appear...

Acupuncture is perhaps the best known aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in America. But an important branch of TCM is its highly developed approach to herbal medicine. While acupuncture is rightly famous for its effectiveness in treating pain and trauma, the primary focus...

Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito successfully underwent surgery at a Tokyo hospital Wednesday to remove a benign growth from his small intestine, the doctors treating him said."The surgery was performed smoothly as planned and ended successfully," said palace physician Dr. Ichiro Kanazawa. "The crown prince woke...