Gastrointestinal diseases are those that affect any section of the gastrointestinal tract, from the oesophagus to the rectum, and the accessory digestive organs – liver, gall bladder and pancreas. The ...

A 2026 review identifies pyroptosis as a context-dependent pathway in intestinal and systemic inflammation and evaluates ...

A new case-control study finds that serum claudin-3, a tight junction protein, is elevated in adolescents with functional ...

Deep in the folds of the intestine, in microscopic pockets called crypts, a quiet surveillance system is always at work. Stem cells lining the gut wall are not just rebuilding tissue—they are ...

Most of us have experienced digestive discomfort at some point. A heavy meal may lead to bloating, a spicy dish might trigger acidity, or a stressful week can upset the stomach. In many cases, these ...

The Section of Digestive Diseases provides outstanding clinical care for patients with a variety of gastrointestinal (GI) and liver disorders. The section continues to improve access to care with new ...

Wu Tsai Neuro Faculty Scholar Julia Kaltschmidt and MD/Ph.D. candidate Lori Dershowitz propose a novel theory that could transform our understanding of pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) motility ...

Ensuring a balanced and nutritious diet for newly weaned children not only promotes growth but also lowers the risk for chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to new research. A study, ...

The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts snow in the Upper Midwest and rain in the East for Thanksgiving 2026. Here is how to plan travel safely and stay healthy. A new study shows uneven cervical cancer ...

A parasite cleanse is a diet, herbal supplement, or other product that claims to get rid of parasites in your body. People who promote these cleanses claim that parasites are the cause of digestive ...