Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and ...

Suddenly feeling old? Evidence now suggests that rather than a long, steady decline, we dramatically age around three ...

A newly discovered cell helps pythons digest entire skeletons—and might be present in other bone-eating predators, too.

Further research clarified that these originated neither in the microbiome nor in the body tissues: They came from food ... apply their noninvasive method to detecting disease in the small intestine, ...

Those afflicted often experience gastrointestinal symptoms like stomach pain, bloating, constipation, gas and diarrhea. But ...

MUMBAI: In a rare and clinically complex procedure, a 42-year-old man from Maharashtra’s Beed district recently received a life-saving small intestine transplant at Nanavati Max Hospital in ...

A total of 65 cases of primary small-bowel tumor were found, and in 33 of these the tumors were malignant. Shallow, Eger and Carty 5 state that primary cancer of the small intestine occurs in 0.1 ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition ...

Small bowel perforations can sometimes heal without surgery. However, a perforated bowel usually requires surgery to repair the hole, treat or prevent infections, and promote recovery.

When it comes to the small intestine, you might believe you're familiar with its role; however, it's a dynamic hub that combines many functions far beyond digestion.

Small intestine cancer is a rare disease where cells in the tissue of the small intestine change. They grow out of control and can form a mass, or tumor. Your doctor will do a thorough medical ...