Over a century ago, when scientists were classifying the body’s organs, one was short shrifted, according to researchers who say part of the digestive system deserves to be upgraded to organ status.

Scientists have identified a new organ that has been hiding in plain sight inside the human body. Previously Thought As A Fragmented Structure In The Digestive System Known as the mesentery, the organ ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers at Ireland's University of Limerick have officially discovered a new organ, the Irish Examiner reported on Tuesday. So we've all just gained a new body part — sort of. It's called the ...

The mesentery is an organ that attaches all the digestive organs in the abdomen. It connects much of the intestines to the back abdominal wall, holding them in place when a person stands upright. The ...

The pelvic region holds major organs under its layers of muscles. Some of the most important include the major digestive organs, the intestines. The small intestine is the longest part of the ...

Welcome to the University of Utah Adult Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disease Clinic (EGID) where we specialize in the care and treatment of patients with conditions such as eosinophilic esophagitis, ...

Every organ in the human body has a specific function and purpose. Not all organs, however, are needed for survival. Some people have organs removed because of diseases or injuries From the liver ...