As many as 35 million adults in the U.S. may suffer with metabolic syndrome-- a group of risk factors including high blood pressure, obesity and high blood glucose levels.

Researchers have discovered a new type of bacteria associated with severe cavities in early childhood.

Lack of health insurance coverage may affect hepatitis C patients' access to current antiviral treatments, according to a new study.

Spanish researchers have identified a strain of probiotic bacteria that may be helpful in treating ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Many children are avoiding potentially nutritious food unnecessarily based on incomplete information about possible food allergies, according to a new study from National Jewish Health.

Researchers suggest bovine colostrum can reduce gut permeability known as leaky gut syndrome, a condition in which an abnormally-permeable gut wall allows toxins to leak through.

Most Americans do not get sufficient amounts of vitamin D, putting them at risk for a number of conditions. New research shows bread made with high vitamin-D yeast could help solve this problem.

A man with ulcerative colitis swallowed worm eggs. Researchers took the opportunity to investigate how worms can promote healing in the intestine.

According to results from two recent clinical trials, the antibiotic rifaximin offers substantial relief from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Australian researchers have discovered a genetic link between a certain type of spinal arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease.