A major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new avenues for research into digestive diseases. This milestone, along with ...

The digestive system is like a big food factory inside our bodies. Its job is to break down the food we eat into smaller pieces so that our bodies can absorb the nutrients from the food to help us ...

A multicenter clinical trial published in JAMA has found that a long-used endoscopic procedure does not prevent recurrent pancreatitis in adults with an anatomic anomaly, challenging decades of ...

Many people assume that once a meal is finished, what happens afterward is not particularly important. However, the 30 ...

Although there are several ways to decrease inflammation, mainly though treatment with medications, another strategy is to add more your protein to your diet, says Nayana George, MD, a ...

You might have heard about Olympic swimmers using Coke to ward off infections from the Seine's dirty water. But, how does it ...

People with digestive system diseases should pay special attention to try to prevent dementia, a new study warns. That’s because certain gastrointestinal problems are linked to dementia — and some ...

Every year on May 29, the world observes World Digestive Health Day to spread awareness about digestive wellness and ...

Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a major health problem that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

For many smokers, the pattern feels familiar. A cigarette after a meal, followed by a wave of acidity, a sour taste in the ...