The so-called small intestine is about 22 feet long on average. That's over three times the size of LeBron James. The small intestine is also super thin, just one and 1/2 to two inches around ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the ...

This breakdown is catalysed by specific enzymes. Food is digested in the mouth, stomach and small intestine and then absorbed into the blood through the lining of the small intestine. The ...