Here's what the most common symptoms of celiac disease are, what causes it and how it is usually treated.

The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in appetite, metabolism and the microbiome – and how to look after it better ...

Celiac disease, affecting 1% globally, often goes undiagnosed due to its varied symptoms beyond digestion. This autoimmune disorder, triggered by gluten, can lead to complications like osteoporosis ...

Researchers have developed an ingestible biosensor pill (PRIM) that detects intestinal inflammation by releasing a blue dye ...

Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic, progressive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract—from the mouth to the anus. It most commonly affects the ...

According to Perdew, the wall of the small intestine allows beneficial water and nutrients to pass into the body but prevents food particles and bacteria that could cause harm.

Novel research shows an increased risk for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in people with hypothyroidism, even after treatment.

Researchers based in Japan prospectively studied more than 500 patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) and concluded that small-bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) is safe and efficacious for diagnosing ...

The gut is home to trillions of microbes that play a pivotal role in digestion, metabolism, and immune function.