The two proven causes of stomach ulcers are bacteria and painkillers, specifically non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) ...

Q: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I'm being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is ...

H. pylori is one of the most common disease-causing bacteria. More than half of the world's population have the bacteria in their body; and while in Canada overall prevalence of H. pylori is between ...

Helicobacter pylori is present in approximately half the population of the world. It can exist innocuously for decades but is strongly implicated in the development of gastrointestinal disorders and ...

Oral cancer doesn’t get the attention it deserves because it hides in plain sight. It doesn’t come with dramatic early symptoms, and when something do.

ORLANDO (Reuters Health) - A common bacterium responsible for ulcers and many stomach cancers may reduce the risk of cancer of the esophagus. A new study's finding may explain why esophageal cancer ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Suramin, a 100-year old drug used to treat sleeping sickness, has been repurposed to fight oral mucositis and diabetic foot ulcers, according to University at Buffalo-supported ...

Bad news for those who can't stomach broccoli: New research suggests that broccoli is especially good for the stomach. A compound found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts appears to be more effective ...