H. pylori (Heliobacter pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach. It can damage the tissue in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). In some cases it can ...

Thiocyanate concentration was similar throughout the stomach. Conclusions: The conditions favouring luminal generation of N -nitroso compounds from dietary nitrate are maximal at the most proximal ...

Objective The purpose of this study was the clinical and pathological characterisation of a new autosomal dominant gastric polyposis syndrome, gastric adenocarcinoma and proximal polyposis of the ...

A stomach pain is usually harmless. However, if the discomfort continues and lingers on for weeks, it could indicate serious underlying health conditions like advanced colon cancer.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to reporters Marta Martinez and Victoria Estrada about their series "The Network," which looks at the origin of Misoprostol, the pill used to induce abortions.

Indian kitchens have always known that certain fruits, especially when eaten on an empty stomach or as a mid-morning snack, can gently clean out your stomach, keep your digestion active and give a ...

Ulcer pain comes when the sore area of the stomach lining gets exposed to stomach acid. Here's what you need to know.

Trainer Tom Connolly, 74, shares 4 core moves that keep his stomach tight and strong. These work great for anyone over 60!

Bloated, gassy or rushing to the loo too often? Indian summers are wrecking your gut. Doctors suggest a list of foods to keep your digestion cool and clean.

A young mother-of-one is given just 12 months to live after being diagnosed with aggressive stomach cancer—linitis plastica, a rare type of adenocarcinoma that is incurable. Georgia Gardiner said her ...

Upper stomach pain can mean gas, indigestion, or stomach viruses. More severe causes can include appendicitis, gallstones, bowel obstruction, or peptic ulcers.