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 ...

Anxiety can cause digestive distress, and vice versa. Find out how to work with your body to improve mental and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that people living with gut conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be at higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images A new study ...

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 ...

Ignoring daily digestive discomfort may seem harmless at first, but over time, it can signal conditions that go beyond ...

Digestive diseases, including anorectal cancers and functional gastrointestinal disorders, have a large and often underrecognized impact on sexual health, according to presentations at the Francophone ...

By late evening, many people loosen the waistband of their trousers, skip dessert, or sit curled up on the sofa because the stomach suddenly feels tight, heavy, or swollen. The strange part is that ...

Older adults who live with digestive diseases have higher rates of depression and loneliness compared to their peers who don’t have the diseases, a new study finds. For the study, Shirley Ann ...