A new study including an Indian-origin scientist has found that cigarette smoking may impair pancreatic duct cell function even after quitting, putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function
Moderate alcohol consumption – just one drink per day for women or two for men – could lead to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and subsequently cause gastrointestinal symptoms like bloating
A new study has revealed that listening to Mozart’s music while performing colonoscopy may help physicians increase their detection rates of precancerous polyps
Researchers have revealed that psychological and emotional traumas experienced over a lifetime – such as the death of a loved one, divorce, natural disaster
Geographic variation does play a role in determining occurrence of chronic digestive diseases, US researchers say
Drinking plenty of fluids may help men to protect against bladder cancer, a new study has suggested
The use of low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular disease and cancer increases the risk for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, according to a new study
Gastric disorders can now be easily diagnosed with the help of a new device that provides unprecedented clarity of muscular contractions even in the deepest digestive parts
One in four Britons suffers a stomach upset every year. This equates to more than 11 million lost working days each year, a media report said
Shuttling friendly bugs to intestines is a challenging task as most of them perish under heavy acidic conditions of the stomach but a new technology can now deliver them safely to the guts