The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

A nine-year-old girl in Vietnam found instant relief after doctors extracted a massive hairball from her gastrointestinal ...

New preclinical research suggests that bowel preparation procedures for colonoscopies may temporarily alter gut balance, ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Intestinal metaplasia is a condition involving cell changes in the upper digestive tract lining.Helicobacter pylori infection is the greatest risk factor for ...

Gut health goes far beyond digestion. Experts explain how your gut influences mood, skin health and immunity and why caring ...

Some people turn to juice cleanses hoping to “reset” their gut, but juice cleanses may do more harm than good when it comes ...

In a recent study published in Gastroenterology, researchers assessed the infectivity of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant in the intestinal tract.

Alcohol can irritate the digestive tract, alter gut bacteria and interfere with how the intestines absorb water, doctors said ...

When it comes to closing incisions or other wounds in the digestive tract, sutures alone aren't enough to keep fluids or food waste from leaking out into the abdomen. A new hydrogel patch is designed ...

A glowing complexion doesn’t start and end with skincare. The secret to radiance might be in your pantry.  Here are the foods ...