The mesentery is the organ to which all digestive organs in the abdomen attach. Diseases affecting the mesentery can either be primary or secondary. Learn more here.

How long does it take to digest food? According to Mayo Clinic, it may take between six and eight hours for food to pass through the stomach and small intestine. Digestive enzymes and acid in your ...

The parasympathetic nervous system performs its functions using the cranial and sacral nerves, according to the medical resource StatPearls.

Rutgers researchers are exploring the impact of microplastics on the digestive system The university received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, which will fund the five-year ...