After last week’s essay about this disease condition, it has become necessary to help readers understand the peculiar nature of the organ.

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Recent reports reveal a deadly hantavirus linked to the deaths of Gene Hackman's wife and two others in California.

A colleague called me for advice about a patient who recently underwent abdominal surgery for intestinal perforation. She ...

Dr. Pramod V Satya of Manipal Hospitals speaks to THE WEEK about hepatotoxicity as a common side effect of many supplements ...

April is IBS awareness month, highlighting symptoms, causes, and management of irritable bowel syndrome for early diagnosis ...

Pancreatic cancer arises from mutations in the DNA of pancreatic cells, leading to uncontrolled growth and tumour formation.

"[Meanwhile,] lower stomach pain is frequently associated with the intestines or urinary tract issues. I often see it in cases of bladder infections or bowel problems. For women, it can sometimes ...