Excess use of over-the-counter medications is the second-leading cause of peptic ulcers, which cause stomach pain.

Many people associate mouth ulcers with eating spicy or acidic foods, but the reality is far more complex. While diet can ...

(around 80-90% among adults) than in high income countries (<40%). H. pylori infection can not only impact nutrient uptake and utilisation, but also increase the risk of gastritis, peptic ulcers and ...

Ageing populations are undergoing more frequent endoscopic screenings. The endoscopic hemostasis devices market is projected ...

Scientists are just beginning to understand the microbes that have been with us for millennia — the so-called microbiome, ...

It’s not always obvious which of the multitude of species of bacteria riding around in us should be classified as germs and ...

That means there are a lot of trailers on the road filled with horses. From shows to rodeos to trail riding, our horses are ...

Even as the spicy dish trend heats up, Allerot hasn’t quit dining out. Instead, she says the best way to avoid a Scoville ...

Sticky poop is often the result of a high-fat diet, but underlying health conditions like ulcers and others can also make ...

But in a surprise twist, recent research published by my colleagues and me has found that a protein from Helicobacter pylori – a bacteria best known for causing stomach ulcers – can block the toxic ...

Doctors compare household painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, explaining their mechanisms and when each works best ...

The endoscope transmits an image of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum to a monitor that your physician is watching. Biopsy forceps will be inserted into the endoscope to remove a tissue sample. An ...