Getting to the root cause of what causes stomach ulcers, scientists are saying that an alternative supplement may help in fighting bacteria known to cause the lesions. L-glutamine is an ingredient most commonly found in body-building supplements, but scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) had previously found that it protected against ammonia caused by some bacteria, and were hopeful that a similar effect could be found in the stomach.

A new study has found that suffering from a stomach virus may have some long term digestive system effects.

A study published in the journal Sleep suggests that older adults who frequently take naps have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

While antidepressants are routinely prescribed for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a new Mayo Clinic study has found the herbal antidepressant St. John’s wort isn’t effective in treating the disorder. Scientists conducted a placebo-controlled trial of 70 IBS patients for their results.

A new study, published in the medical journal the Lancet, has found that non-hospitalized individuals suffering from an irritable bowel disease(IBD) flare-up are 16 times more likely to suffer a blood clot in a vein than the general population.

Eating yogurt with blueberries may help protect against intestinal diseases like ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer, according to the findings of a new study.

A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has found that vitamin D supplements can counter the painful effects of Crohn’s disease.

A new review has suggested that certain good bacteria, known as probiotics, are the most effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Scientists at the Mayo Clinic have found a link between constipation and an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease, according to Reuters.

Using their imagination may not just be for children’s playtime anymore. A new study has found that kids with functional abdominal pain who used guided imagery in addition to standard medical treatment greatly reduced their pain.