Called Helicobacter pylori the bacteria is estimated to cause just under half of all stomach cancers in the UK and although ...

A COMMON bug lurking in food and water is driving millions of cases of cancer worldwide, experts warn. New research from the ...

Excess use of over-the-counter medications is the second-leading cause of peptic ulcers, which cause stomach pain.

Even as the spicy dish trend heats up, Allerot hasn’t quit dining out. Instead, she says the best way to avoid a Scoville ...

Ulcer pain comes when the sore area of the stomach lining gets exposed to stomach acid. Here's what you need to know.

Gastritis can make your stomach seem to be protesting—aching, nausea, and that unpleasant bloated feeling after only a few ...

Persistent stomach pain in the morning, nausea, appetite loss, or dark stools may signal stomach cancer. Early diagnosis is ...

Specialists in the digestive system and its disorders have dismissed the widely held belief that skipping meals causes ulcers, describing it as a common misconception that continues to mislead many ...

In this article, we’ll highlight the most prevalent Nigerian foods that can aggravate your ulcer and provide healthier alternatives for your stomach. 1. Peppery Food and Hot Stews ...

Diet does not cause ulcers directly, but certain foods and beverages can irritate the stomach lining, increase acid production, or interfere with healing medications. By recognizing and avoiding ...

For most of the 20th century, the medical community believed that ulcers resulted primarily from excess stomach acid production, often triggered by stress, spicy foods, or irregular eating patterns.

Speaking on fasting as the cause of ulcers, the GI expert said, “When there is food in the stomach, it helps to mop up acid. It’s just like putting a sponge in water and it mops up the water.” ...