These days, we hear a lot about our human digestive system, and how it can impact our overall health. But have you thought ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic (long-term) conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which includes the mouth, ...

One specific kind of acid reflux, laryngopharyngeal reflux, can cause lesser-known symptoms like coughing, hoarseness, and a ...

Inspired by a hitchhiking fish that uses a specialized suction organ to latch onto sharks and other marine animals, ...

Inspired by a hitchhiking fish that uses a specialized suction organ to latch onto other marine animals, MIT engineers designed a mechanical adhesive device that attaches to soft, slippery surfaces ...

The device can adhere to the lining of the GI tract, whose mucosal layer makes it very difficult to attach any kind of sensor ...

Prevent GERD complications with early diagnosis and lifestyle changes, discussed by gastroenterologists at a webinar on Sunday.

Inspired by a hitchhiking fish that uses a specialized suction organ to latch onto sharks and other marine animals, researchers from MIT and other ...

A study finds firefighters have a 62% higher risk of developing esophageal cancer compared to the general population. There's ...

Researchers demonstrate how intestinal neurons use serotonin signals to identify and separate nutrient types in real time.

Sugar begins entering your bloodstream within minutes of eating and usually clears from your system within two to three hours ...

Chemical chatter from resident bacteria in the gut can hit the brain and nervous system in real time, shaping behavior and ...