Norovirus, the stomach flu, is highly contagious and spreads easily. It is causes vomiting and diarrhoea worldwide, ...

If you experience bloating, flatulence, or sudden loss of appetite, it may mean that your gut needs attention. Gastritis, which basically means stomach inflammation, maybe the reason behind these ...

When your stomach lining gets irritated, inflamed or damaged, that’s gastritis. It’s a broad term that covers many conditions, all involving inflammation of the gastric mucosa—the layer inside your ...

Most of us have had that “uh-oh” feeling usually accompanied by the desperate urge to find the “head” or “latrine” ASAP. This thought might be followed by, “Did I get some kind of stomach bug?” Acute ...

Depending on the underlying virus, the stomach flu can cause symptoms that last for up to a few days at a time. Abdominal pain is a common symptom of stomach flu, but it’s unlikely to last beyond ...

That dull ache or sharp pain right below your ribs, in the upper part of your tummy can be a scary feeling, leaving you wondering what's going on inside. The upper part of your stomach also called the ...

Infection with the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease: In people over the age of 50, the risk following a symptomatic infection can be an ...

There are many causes of female infertility, but stomach ulcers aren’t one of them. Early studies found a link between infertility and bacteria that cause ulcers, but more research is needed.

A new report says that 13 percent of cancers are linked to bacteria or viruses. Vaccines and treatments offer powerful protection. By Nina Agrawal Most cases of stomach cancer are caused by bacteria.