A research team led by Mount Sinai has uncovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn's disease ...

Gastritis and acid reflux are two common conditions that affect the stomach and esophagus. Gastritis is inflammation of the ...

Scientists at Scripps Research developed a stable form of carnosic acid, which enhanced memory function and improved ...

In some cases, bleeding that leads to melena may not come from the stomach but rather from esophagitis, an inflammation of ...

The researchers found that drinkers who stopped drinking during the study saw the opposite effect: their bad cholesterol went ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Barrett's esophagus occurs when the lining of the esophagus, the tube that runs from the ...

The relationship between stress and inflammation represents one of the most significant yet underappreciated connections in human health, affecting everything from heart function to mental well-being.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to long-term conditions that involve inflammation of the digestive tract or gut. It can lead to a range of digestive symptoms. According to the Centers for ...

Alcohol consumption is linked to various cancers such as those of the mouth, esophagus, breast, and colon. Health experts state there is no safe limit for alcohol consumption. Reducing or ...

This protein, which can be easily measured in stool samples, has been identified in the study as a reliable indicator of inflammation and lesions in the affected area. Over several years ...

“And that can induce hiccups.” Nicotine can also irritate the mucus membrane that aligns the throat and esophagus, which can lead to hiccups, she said. It can also stimulate stomach acid ...

The link between inflammation and chronic diseases is also well-established, which raises a crucial question: Does alcohol cause inflammation? The short answer is yes. This article explores how ...