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New research finds there is significant variation in the anatomy of the human digestive system, with pronounced differences possible between healthy individuals. The finding has implications for ...

The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen that is part of the digestive system. The cells of the stomach are constantly exposed to digestive juices and the stomach’s contents ...

For example, Temple Health in Pennsylvania reports that women are more likely to develop Crohn’s disease – inflammation of any part of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus – but ...