Plastics were discovered in 1950 and, since then, have remained some of the most widely used materials in the world. Increased demand for plastics has led to the accumulation of these materials in ...

A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The tumors tend to appear in the stomach or small intestine. These tumors likely grow ...

Scientists are increasingly finding that the gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a vital role in our overall health. While its main functions center around digestion, the GI tract is also involved in ...

An endoscopy is a procedure that uses imaging to evaluate the organs and tissues of your body, including your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Being able to visualize your GI tract can help your doctor ...

When people swallow a pill, they expect the medicine to quickly reach the source of their pain or illness, but how well medications can be absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract is variable.

Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is an elevated white blood cell count in your gastrointestinal tract. It can be a sign of celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions. The ...

Gastrointestinal involvement is rare in large-vessel vasculitides and is mainly due to large-vessel stenosis or occlusion, with long-segment gastrointestinal tract ischaemic manifestations ...

An ingestible electronic capsule, complete with a capsule-sized antenna capable of receiving a radio signal wirelessly, can safely power a device in the gastrointestinal tract in preclinical models, ...

You probably know that diabetes puts you at higher risk for health problems like heart disease and obesity, but you may be surprised to learn that it can also cause problems in your gut and other ...

Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can cause problems anywhere in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. That's the system of organs, stretching from your mouth to your anus ...