About two-thirds of us have it in our bodies, but for most people, the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori for short) ...

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The ratio of two types of bacteria in the gut microbiome may be able to predict disease severity in multiple sclerosis, ...

A pioneering study has revealed new insights into the role of gastric bacteria in stomach cancer development that could pave the way for a more effective treatment of pre-cancer.

A 75-year-old woman, who has since recovered, didn’t have the gastrointestinal bleeding that usually accompanies the ...

Dying of dysentery is now more than just a video game meme in Oregon. In a disgusting turn of events straight out of the “Oregon Trail” game, the diarrhea-inducing malady dysentery is making a stomach ...

There are no official guidelines on when to take probiotics (gut-healthy bacteria), but some evidence suggests they may be ...

When a white blood cell finds a germ, it latches onto it. Then it changes its shape to surround the germ. You can imagine the ...

Infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria, whilst asymptomatic for most people, has long been identified as the primary risk factor for stomach cancer. However, why only 1% of infections ...

Managing an upset stomach involves eating easy-to-digest foods such as ginger, flaxseeds, bananas, probiotic-rich foods, kombucha, onions, and raspber ...

Infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria, whilst asymptomatic for most people, has long been identified as the primary risk factor for stomach cancer. However, why only 1% of infections ...