Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside the esophagus. This tube starts in the back of the throat, goes through the ...

While taking B12 on an empty stomach is generally safe, some mild side effects may occur. “A few people may have very mild side effects like nausea, stomach upset, bloating or a metallic taste. These ...

Some glands in the stomach and duodenum – a segment of the intestine – secrete mucus to protect the lining of the digestive ...

Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to ...

Doctronic reports nine crucial ibuprofen interactions to avoid, including blood thinners and alcohol, to prevent serious side ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Stomach ulcers in horses often go unnoticed for a long time—initial signs usually appear in their behavior. Photo: Getty Images/Nevena1987 The horse appears listless, eats less than usual, or ...

About 1 in 4 people have symptoms of the disorder gastroparesis, which causes the stomach to empty slowly and can cause nausea, vomiting and pain.

Pain under the left rib cage can be a sign of a heart attack, which is a medical emergency. An enlarged or ruptured spleen, which may result from trauma, can cause sharp pain. Kidney infections can ...

PHOENIX — Users of e-cigarettes had increased odds of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) compared to those who have never used them, a cross-sectional study found. The study also found increased risk of PUD ...