The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

A lump in the abdomen Pain or cramps in the middle of the abdomen Weight loss with no known reason Blood in the stool Many other health problems can also cause these signs. If you have any of these ...

A diet rich in the amino acid cysteine may have rejuvenating effects in the small intestine, according to a new study from ...

Biobattery researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have a solution for the hard-to-reach small intestine, which winds around the human gut for an average of 22 feet. There ...

The findings could provide a new approach to repairing tissue damage caused by radiation or chemotherapy treatment. A new ...

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...

When you have iron-deficiency anemia, low iron leads to a lack of red blood cells to carry oxygen to various parts of your body. Sometimes a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder causes this type of anemia.