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 ...

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett's esophagus formation. This condition affects the ...

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.

Bariatric surgery requires anesthesia to put you under sleep, but it can produce additional side effects or surgical ...

The human muscular system is complex and has many functions in the body, like mobility and stability. Learn more about the muscular system here.

Causes, signs, and treatments for your dog's upset stomach. Learn when to call a vet and what you can do to prevent it.

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