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A large genetic study suggests vitamin B1 may influence how often people have bowel movements. Researchers analyzed data from over 268,000 participants and found genes linked to thiamine metabolism ...

Four gastroenterologists talked to Medscape Medical News about the importance of taking common gut complaints seriously — ...

Sometimes our body surprises us with strange and unexpected sounds; from hiccups, to joint cracking, nose whistling, stomach ...

Some people use oregano herbal tea for cough or stomach ailments. Learn what has and hasn’t been shown by research and how to make oregano tea.

Bowel habits aren't exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when that goes ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By analyzing bowel movement frequency in more than 268,000 people, researchers uncover how thiamine-processing genes shape gut motility, link constipation and diarrhea to ...

Measles cases are surging in South Carolina, with hundreds reported since October, largely in under-vaccinated communities.

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Drinking coffee on an empty stomach may raise the risk of increased stomach acidity and gastrointestinal discomfort. It may also affect hormone levels.