A study led by Cedars-Sinai investigators has uncovered a significant uptick in chronic digestive disorders, like irritable ...

Digestive System Diseases Because digestive system anatomy and functions are so complicated, many health conditions can affect it. They range from short-term, minor issues to long-lasting (chronic ...

These are common terms and definitions associated with the gastrointestinal system and digestive problems or diseases. Abscess: A swollen, infected, pus-filled pocket that can develop anywhere in ...

More than 50% of alcohol-related deaths are caused by gastrointestinal diseases, highlighting the importance of understanding how ethanol affects the digestive system.

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD The color of your poop (stool) can provide clues about diseases or conditions affecting the digestive tract. Some of the causes are harmless, like eating ...

With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.

Various factors, ranging from eating habits to digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, can cause stomach symptoms, such as vomiting, cramps, and changes to stool. The GI tract consists of ...

Rising liver disease deaths in India show sex, age, and state patterns, highlighting potential links to alcohol and meat consumption.

There are over 100 autoimmune conditions, including celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, and psoriasis. These occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks parts of the human body. This statistic ...

The digestive system includes the digestive tract (mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, and anus) — as well as the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Some digestive problems are caused by lupus ...

Jordan Haworth, a gut health scientist who is known as Mr Gut Health online, has shared what he eats in a day to support his ...

DDC members have approximately $38 million in digestive diseases-related research funding as of 2022. The overall theme of the DDC is “Molecular mechanisms and outcomes of injury, infection, or ...