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Various cells in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. These substances break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen ...

The esophagus is a tubular, elongated organ that plays an important role in transporting food and liquids to the stomach. Several conditions can negatively affect the esophagus, including acid reflux, ...

Medically reviewed by Anisha Shah, MD Key Takeaways The abdominal aorta carries blood from the heart to organs in the lower body.It splits into the right and left common iliac arteries near the pelvis ...

Nausea, abdominal pain and feeling full after eating small portions of a meal could indicate your stomach is having problems emptying food you’ve eaten. With normal stomach function, contractions of ...

It’s hard to imagine living without a stomach. Besides being one of our noisiest organs, gurgling and churning to let us know it’s time to eat, the stomach contains strong acids and enzymes that help ...

For much of the 20th century, most people thought that stress caused stomach ulcers. But that belief was largely dismissed 38 years ago when a study, which led to a Nobel Prize in 2016, described the ...

A dangerous stomach condition is silently affecting millions of Americans, often developing for years without obvious symptoms until serious complications emerge. Atrophic gastritis represents one of ...

Many people experience stomach problems without a clear physical explanation. Increasingly, research points to mental strain as an overlooked factor.

Missing teeth create consequences that extend far beyond cosmetic concerns, particularly affecting your digestive system and stomach health. When teeth are absent, the body’s ability to properly ...

We have all felt that familiar ache of indigestion or a burning sensation after a wholesome meal, and most of us brush it off with an antacid or a quick home remedy, assuming it rsquo;s just a ...

Doctors and nutrition experts say a simple habit - eating two bananas a day - may support gut protection, heart health and steady energy, with research backing core benefits.