Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

The human digestive system functions as a complex biological network, supported by several mechanisms that work in harmony to ensure proper digestion and nutrient absorption. One key element of this ...

In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Medicine, researchers presented a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between gut microbiota and neurological as well as psychiatric disorders.

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ in the upper-right abdomen. It stores and releases bile, which is a liquid the liver produces, to support digestion by helping to break down fats. The ...

Hypertension is increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic proportions, largely due to modern lifestyle factors. Sedentary work, obesity, lack of physical activity, chronic stress, consumption of ...