A lack of essential nutrients such as vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and folic acid can make you more prone to recurring mouth ...

“An ulcer is a breakdown of the interior layer of the stomach or bowel, much like a patch of chipped paint on the wall,” explains Xiaocen Zhang, MD, a gastroenterologist at Tufts Medical Center. “It ...

For decades, people with stomach ulcers were advised to eat frequent small meals and consume bland foods. The thinking was simple: more food meant more stomach acid neutralization, which should reduce ...

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...

Varicose veins, are swollen, bulging, twisted veins visible just beneath the skin that afflict millions of people. Here's what to know.

Diabetic foot, a serious yet preventable complication, arises from prolonged high blood sugar damaging nerves and blood flow. This leads to vulnerable ...

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...