What does an ulcer feel like? Experts say symptoms can range from subtle to intense—here’s what to look out for, say two ...

Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is rare in Western countries but still a serious problem in Asia, especially in ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and can lead to various gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and cancer. The ...

Infection with the helicobacter pylori bacteria, usually referred to as H. pylori, is common, affecting almost half of all people in the United States at some point in their lifetime. In most cases, ...

Cancer cases have risen rapidly worldwide. Let us explain what lifestyle changes you need to make to avoid stomach cancer.

Illustration by Jared Bartman / The Atlantic. Source: Alamy. It survives, for example, by producing “copious amounts” of an enzyme that neutralizes stomach acid, Richard Peek, a gastroenterologist at ...

Preparation for the breath test involves abstaining from certain medications for several weeks and fasting food and water a few hours before the test. The test is safe during pregnancy and for ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a gram-negative pathogen that has infected half of the world's population is a Group I carcinogen according to the WHO. H. pylori resides in the gastric mucosa causing ...

A new study shows that cranberry juice can reduce the risk of getting an H. pylori infection, which can lead to stomach ulcers. Courtesy of Rodale Images If I say cranberries, the first thought might ...

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Researchers reported fairly significant prevalence of Helicobacter pylori gastritis in sleeve gastrectomy specimens. In one retrospective study that evaluated 284 sleeve gastrectomy ...