It can take six hours for the small intestine to do its job. The nutrients are sucked from the inner surface of the small ...

Surgery to remove your stomach is called a gastrectomy. There are different types of gastrectomy. The type you have depends on the stage and position of your cancer. You might have: a subtotal or ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A common symptom in the stomach could actually signal three potentially deadly cancers, experts have warned. This sign could be easily dismissed as something else but might warrant further ...

What is stage 2 stomach cancer? Stage 2 stomach cancer means your cancer might have spread into the inner, supportive or muscle layer of the stomach. Or it might have spread as far as or through the ...

Another curious feature of the spade-toothed whale was its many stomach chambers – nine ... and maybe some other parts of organisms that we are not quite sure of,” said DOC Marine Science Advisor and ...

Back in 2017, Nick Pifani noticed a change in his body: Eating a meal hurt. No matter the amount that he consumed, he felt discomfort. “I had pain any time I ate ... which basically made me not ...

Pain behind the belly button, or periumbilical pain, can be caused by many different conditions, including gastroenteritis, appendicitis, or pancreatitis. Certain digestive conditions, such as ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

Pain in the right shoulder blade can result from various factors, including an injury, arthritis, and gallstone disease. Treatment depends on the cause but may include stretching exercises or ...