New drug delivery technologies, such as nanoparticles, hydrogels, and self-powered microgrippers, are showing great potential ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers represent a significant global health burden with complex biological behaviors and ...

The high frequency/resolution ultrasound probe used in this study enables users to see features on a microscopic level, down to tissue layer level detail. While 3D ultrasound can already be ...

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 ...

Several medications now calm painful inflammation in the intestines. Diets free of ultraprocessed foods also help ...

A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms when digestive juices wear away the lining of the digestive system. It may occur in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. A peptic ulcer can affect several ...

They’re sometimes combined with endoscopy to examine your body’s upper GI tract or acid reflux-type issues. Only 3 months later, I found myself prepping for a second colonoscopy. The reason?

To impact the baby’s health, these compounds must pass from the digestive system into the bloodstream by crossing the intestinal barrier,” which is a large protective layer separating the ...

It is the swelling of the lower layer of tissue just under the skin or mucous membranes, where fluid builds and vessels dilate. Angioedema may become serious and even life-threatening if it occurs in ...

Credit: Roberto De Giorgio, Fabio Caputo Alcohol doesn’t just impact the liver, it wreaks havoc on the entire digestive system. From inflamed gums and acid reflux to chronic pancreatitis and deadly ...

Your digestive system is responsible for breaking down the foods you eat ... Luckily, our stomachs are lined by a thick layer of mucus to protect us from the acid and the enzyme pepsin it produces.