Many of the medications people take as they age can also make stomach issues worse. Medications—such as antibiotics and ...

To discuss the growing challenge of surgery in the rapidly enlarging geriatric population, the American College of Surgeons together with The American Geriatrics Society sponsored a half-day session ...

Stomach pain should not be ignored as it may indicate serious health issues. Pain on the right side could be due to ...

There are a host of reasons why your stomach gets more sensitive as you get older. Plenty of surprises come with the aging process (like those weird noises our joints make or the monster hangovers ...

As we age, some once-loved foods can suddenly cause bloating, heartburn, and pain — here’s what to watch out for and what to ...

As flu season approaches, everyone should take precautions to avoid contracting the virus, which can significantly impact ...

That nagging discomfort in your abdomen might not be what you think. While you’re blaming last night’s spicy dinner or monthly cramps, your body could actually be sending signals about something ...

Unexplained rapid weight loss in older people could be a sign of underlying disease and can be linked with increased risk of falls and fractures, as well as a poorer long-term prognosis. The ...

A study conducted at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Brazil suggests that early detection of functional decline – the dwindling capacity to perform everyday tasks independently – is ...

Whether it’s illness or injury, our bodies are constantly sending alerts to our brain, signaling when something doesn’t feel ...