Recent studies show that coffee consumption’s role in gastrointestinal disorders, from GERD to cancer, is nuanced, ...

An artificial-intelligence (AI)-enabled system of wearable coils and ingestible "smart" pills shows promise for identifying and tracking gasses in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract associated with ...

The researchers found that childhood GI and UA conditions significantly increased the risk for IC in childhood, with risk ratios of 2.9 and 3.2 for irritable bowel syndrome and urinary tract ...

Diagnosing dysmotility Contractions of the gastrointestinal tract are critical for moving food all the way through the tract, and interruptions of these contractions at any point can cause health ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The connection between disordered eating and GI seems like an easy one to make. Kyle Staller, MD, MPH, director ...

An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and nausea upon awakening most days, but no pain at night. Can you make the diagnosis? An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month ...

Diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders is an uncomfortable process. It might involve sticking a long tube with a camera attached down a patient’s throat, or inserting a small catheter through a patient ...

The appetite-stimulating hormone ghrelin is released by endocrine cells in the stomach that are part of the enteric nervous system, which controls hunger, nausea, and feelings of fullness. A team of ...

FGID occurs due to the abnormal functioning of the GI tract. A recent study indicated that around 40% of the world's population is affected by FGID. 2 In comparison to men, women are more commonly ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In 1988, President Ronal Reagan declared May National Digestive Diseases Awareness Month, and since then ...

Much research has been conducted about the hidden connection between gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and mental health. For women, the connection can be even more profound. This article uncovers the ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...