Long-term use of common anti-acid medications, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may not increase the risk of stomach ...

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

Study should "offer relief" to patients who need long-term therapy for acid-related disord ...

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 ...

Screening is the process of checking for cancer before there are any warning signs or symptoms. The purpose of gastric cancer screening is to detect any changes in your stomach tissue at an early ...

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University Health System (NUHS), together with an international team ...

As November begins, health organizations, patient advocates, and medical professionals across the country are joining forces to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. This annual observance is ...

When it comes to women's health, belly fat has long been a red flag for multiple diseases, but new research suggests it could be even more dangerous than previously thought. A recent study presented ...

Stomach cancers are increasingly being diagnosed at less advanced, more treatable stages - a shift that marks major progress in detecting one of the deadliest forms of cancer, according to a study to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 39-year-old brother was just diagnosed with gastric cancer. The diagnosis was especially shocking because of his age. Is this becoming more common? Does age affect the approaches ...

Khalil Smith thought he was just training hard and adjusting to college life. It turned out his stabbing stomach pains were a result of colon cancer.