New research says that just one episode of binge drinking can impact the intestinal lining, causing “leaky gut” syndrome ...

Curcumin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and possibly antiviral properties. Historically, traditional Chinese, Indian and Thai medicine have used turmeric. More recently, it has ...

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and ...

Intestinal cysts are uncommon but not always harmless. Often silent, they can grow until they trigger pain, bowel changes or ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic (long-term) conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, ...

Magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) is a type of medical imaging that uses a magnetic field to view details in the small intestine. Doctors can use this technique to diagnose conditions such as ...

Janelle McSwiggin is a registered nurse with five years of bedside experience supporting public health measures in her community. Janelle has been a writer and editor for social media content, ...

Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is a complex immunological phenomenon. It commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, where damage to the lining of tissue causes the number of lymphocytes (a type of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had stomach issues my whole life, and it seems like my trips to the bathroom are becoming more frequent lately. I've heard of IBD. What is it? What are its symptoms? What can ...

A drug developed by Salk Institute researchers acts like a master reset switch in the intestines and can prevent and reverse intestinal inflammation in mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ...