Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is one such symptom that can be particularly alarming. Here’s what you can do if you ...

The gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms in the human digestive tract, has been increasingly linked to ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD A gastrointestinal (GI) disease affects your digestive tract—the path food and drink take through your body and the digestive organs. GI diseases can impact ...

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Alcohol can worsen Crohn’s disease symptoms, but the impact varies from person to person. It may depend on what and how much ...

Two recent chemistry studies pinpoint reactions that may link the gut microbiome to the development of Parkinson's disease.

The digestive system plays an essential role in human health by managing nutrient intake, energy absorption, and waste excretion. Disorders within this system can lead to malnutrition and energy ...

A MUM was forced to have her rectum removed and her anus sewn up to save her life – a surgical procedure that’s been dubbed ...

or metabolic dysfunction of the digestive system” with digestive-disease-related subthemes centering on: Infection (including host-microbe interactions and microbiome) Injury (including tumorigenesis ...

How we start our day can help define how the body may function for the rest of the hours. Here are few must know things to ...

The global burden of digestive tract tumors is profound, with these cancers accounting for nearly half of all malignant ...