Researchers are studying a medication to explore its potential to reduce the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy in cancer treatment.

Question: I have an adjustable gastric band, and it's not working for me. What should I do? Answered by bariatric surgeon Corrigan McBride, MD.

When Carlos Valquer-Cruz found himself with a swallowing condition that continued to worsen over several years, he decided it was finally time to see a doctor.

Your gut microbiome is a collection of microbes that includes bacteria, yeast, fungi, viruses, organisms called archaea and bacteriophages.

Eleven years old, fighting cancer and dealing with unbearable pain, Neely Lucquete told her parents she was going to die. And all she wanted was her cat.

Question: I’ve been dealing with hemorrhoids for over two years. They never go away and only seem to be getting worse. Is it possible that it could be anal cancer? Answered by colon and rectal surgeon Matthew Fuglestad, MD.

For many of us, drinking is an expected part of holidays and social gatherings. However, overindulging on these occasions can lead to risky drinking behaviors that harm your health and safety.

Leaky gut syndrome has become a buzzword in the wellness community, but is it a legitimate medical diagnosis?

Excessive alcohol consumption can have a wide range of harmful effects on your health. But how much is too much alcohol to increase your risk for serious health conditions?

A gastroenterologist commonly helps patients manage two bowel conditions: irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, and inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. Each of these affects the bowels but does so in different manners. The two disorders can share similar symptoms, leading to challenges in diagnosis in some instances.