Q: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I'm being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is ...

The long term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs widely used to treat acid reflux and ulcers, may not be linked to any increased risk of developing gastric (stomach) cancer, finds ...

While heartburn medication can be a lifesaver for those suffering from gastric reflux, several studies over the years have ...

Helicobacter pylori is present in approximately half the population of the world. It can exist innocuously for decades but is strongly implicated in the development of gastrointestinal disorders and ...

A mouth ulcer that does not heal within two weeks should not be ignored, as it can be an early warning sign of mouth or ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are bacteria that live in the stomach of about two-thirds of the global population. Strong evidence suggests that it can cause cancer. H. pylori does not cause symptoms ...

For centuries, the medical community attributed gastric ulcers to lifestyle factors, particularly the consumption of ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Suramin, a 100-year old drug used to treat sleeping sickness, has been repurposed to fight oral mucositis and diabetic foot ulcers, according to University at Buffalo-supported ...

Child health experts have warned that untreated peptic ulcer disease in children could lead to anaemia, shock and bleeding, ...

Bad news for those who can't stomach broccoli: New research suggests that broccoli is especially good for the stomach. A compound found in broccoli and broccoli sprouts appears to be more effective ...

A Buckinghamshire woman who thought she just had an ulcer on her tongue was diagnosed with cancer. Grace Brand, 30, felt what she thought was an ulcer on her tongue in April 2025 but initially ...