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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Wine may cause discomfort for people with gastrointestinal disorders, new research suggests. Though some evidence conflicts, studies lean toward wine causing negative effects for those with GI ...

Many gastrointestinal diseases begin with symptoms so mild they are easy to ignore. Occasional heartburn, changes in bowel habits or discomfort after meals may not feel urgent, yet these subtle issues ...

Ingestible smart capsules deliver medication directly to specific gut locations using microscopic needles and targeted drug ...

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 ...

After years of dependence on systemic corticosteroids, ruxolitinib treatment was effective for an adolescent patient with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) who was initially thought to have ...

Elimination diets are frequently used to manage gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea, which do not have an organic explanation. The most ...

People with digestive system diseases should pay special attention to try to prevent dementia, a new study warns. That’s because certain gastrointestinal problems are linked to dementia — and some ...

Priority Health, a nonprofit health plan, is teaming up with Ayble Health to provide digestive health support to its members, the companies announced on Wednesday. Grand Rapids, Michigan-based ...