It used to be thought that stomach and duodenal (outlet of the stomach) irritation and ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods. Then, in the late 1970s and early ’80s two researchers in Australia ...

The researchers initially characterized the colonization of multiple H. pylori strains in control mice or mice with genetically induced tissue metaplasia. Several of the tested strains could infect ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 77-year-old aunt, who is in good health, had an endoscopy and was told that her stomach biopsy was positive for H. pylori. She was treated for 14 days. After a month, a breathing ...

Q: 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 cancer. Is ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grabbing meals on the go, running endless errands, staying up late to finish work or school projects — we all have days when we ...

Removing Helicobacter Pylori bacteria from the stomachs of post-operative stomach (gastric) cancer patients can massively reduce the odds of such cancer redeveloping. This is the conclusion of authors ...

How can you eliminate a pervasive, yet undiscussed, bacterial infection from the Navajo Nation? For a collaborative group of researchers, it requires dedication, hours of travel and unfailing ...

Your stomach is an incredibly harsh place. Its environment can reach a pH as low as 1.5 -- more acidic than a lemon. That’s strong enough to kill most bacteria, parasites and pathogens. Of the handful ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and small bowel. It is often symptomless, but it can increase the risk of ulcers, gastritis, and cancer, all of which can ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria are commonly present in the stomach lining. In some cases, they can cause peptic and duodenal ulcers. Natural treatments — such as honey, aloe vera, and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My 77-year-old aunt, who is in good health, had an endoscopy and was told that her stomach biopsy was positive for H. pylori. She was treated for 14 days. After a month, a breathing ...