Center for Weight Loss Surgery explains the differences between duodenal switch and gastric sleeve surgeries for weight loss.

Most people know only two things about the appendix: You don’t need it – and if it bursts, you need surgery fast. That basic ...

Most people experience a hernia as a bump under the skin. They occur when an internal organ, most often the small intestine, ...

Cancers affecting the digestive system are becoming increasingly common worldwide. Many of these cancers develop slowly and may not cause clear symptoms in the early stages. Because the signs often ...

The drugs have names that sound like small planets: semaglutide, liraglutide, lixisenatide. Collectively, they belong to a class of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) analogs that has reshaped the ...

The discrepancy isn't just in the rate of occurrence — it’s also caused by tumor location.

It's recommended you fill half your plate with fruits and veggies. How much do you really need? And more importantly, why ...

Who needs to be tall when you are this strong? The elephant in this clip can’t quite reach the leaves at the top of the tree.

Experts break down the surprising new findings.

A program in Idaho that paid parents and spouses to be full-time caregivers for their family members with disabilities was ended this year.

Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach — anemia? Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good every time they reach for certain over-the-counter medications ...