It's sick season, and that usually brings to mind coughing, sneezing and running a fever brought on by respiratory viruses. But this time of year, another virus typically increases in spread, and ...

When your stomach is working normally, you probably don’t think about it at all. But when it starts acting up, you can’t ...

Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

We spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping, but most of us spend more time counting sheep than thinking about how our sleep position impacts our health. Turns out, different sleep positions can ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. On TikTok, creators are saying that "adult tummy time" ...

There are no fast ways to cure a stomach ulcer, but there are steps you can take to relieve discomfort and encourage healing. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications. The fastest ...

Ozempic can cause stomach paralysis (gastroparesis), but it’s a rare side effect. The medication slows the movement of food from your stomach to your intestines, which helps you feel fuller and ...

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