Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

The appendix was long dismissed as pointless — something that only caused trouble and can burst. But new research has revealed its surprising role in digestion and immunity. The appendix was long ...

Some scientists think they have figured out the real job of the troublesome and seemingly useless appendix: It produces and protects good germs for your gut. That’s the theory from surgeons and ...