You may have heard that astronauts have their appendix removed before leaving Earth. After all, people say you can live ...

Sleep disorders may lead to structural brain changes, cognitive decline, and neurological disease. Here’s what science says about the risk.

Diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease begins with a comprehensive physical exam. You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. Barium contrast radiography (X-ray) or upper gastrointestinal ...

A rare gastrointestinal cancer is rising sharply among Gen X and Millennials, prompting experts to call for more research.

Experts worry about the uptick in cases as more Gen Xers and millennials are being diagnosed with a variety of ...

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used in a joint study between the David Geffen School of Medicine at the ...

Parkinson’s doesn’t begin with tremors or slowed movement. Nonmotor symptoms, especially gastrointestinal issues, often ...

A Mediterranean plant shows promise in preventing ulcerative colitis damage in rats, offering a possible safer alternative to ...

Treatments for RA (including glucocorticoids), as well as the disease process itself, may be associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal (GI) perforations. Limited data suggests an increased ...

A global meta-analysis found that people with ADHD are significantly more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ...

Before making changes to your diet, it’s a good idea to speak to your doctor or a qualified dietitian to make sure you don’t ...

Find more information on the Altmetric Attention Score and how the score is calculated. The gastrointestinal (GI) system is affected in Alzheimer’s disease (AD); however, it is currently unknown ...