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.

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

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 ...

The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen. The digestive organs in the abdomen work together to absorb nutrients and move food through the digestion process. They include the stomach, ...