These drugs are collectively known as GLP-1 agonists because they mimic the body’s natural hormone GLP-1, which regulates ...

Functional gastrointestinal disorders are a range of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract for which there are no structural or biochemical abnormalities that can be found to explain the symptoms.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD A gastrointestinal (GI) disease affects your digestive tract—the path food and drink take through your body and the digestive organs. GI diseases can impact ...

"Enteric neurons are critical in maintaining organ homeostasis within the small intestine, and their dysregulation is implicated in gastrointestinal disorders and neurodegenerative diseases," the ...

The ability to extend your joints past their normal range of motion isn’t just a harmless party trick—you may be at risk for ...

, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minn. There is also overlap in the clinical symptomatology of patients with constipation-predominant IBS and those who have constipation that results ...

In our gastrointestinal disease focus month, we speak with FDA spokesperson, Lisa Kubaska on how the FDA reaches decisions on treatments in this area. The role of the Gastrointestinal Drugs ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been receiving a lot of attention, especially from dietary specialists. One component of food which has been found to aggravate IBS symptoms turns out to be ...

Diseases affecting the digestive system, including the upper gastrointestinal (GI ... alcohol and substance use disorders can influence the gut microbiome." The researchers conducted statistical ...

Dear Doctors: The whitening toothpaste I’ve been using for several years has a pleasant flavor and keeps coffee from staining ...

A diet rich in fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics is essential for maintaining a healthy gut. Fiber aids digestion by promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation, while prebiotics and ...

Doctors use the Rome IV criteria to diagnose disorders of the gut-brain interaction. They are a series of guidelines that help rule out or treat complex gastrointestinal (GI) problems, using only ...