That burning sensation in your stomach isn’t just ruining your lunch plans – it’s your body sending desperate SOS signals. If you’re popping antacids like candy and still feeling like there’s a small ...

Many mouth ulcers clear up in a matter of days, but if one lingers for many days then the problem could be more than just an ...

A saltwater rinse is one of the simplest and most effective home remedies for mouth ulcers. Dissolve half a teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water and swish it around your mouth for about 30 ...

Good news for the millions of U.S. sufferers from stomach ulcers was reported to the American Medical Association last week. The best way to treat severe ulcers, according to Manhattan’s famed ...

A venous stasis ulcer occurs in the lower legs, usually between the knee and ankle. They can cause pain and swelling and require treatment from a medical professional. Venous stasis ulcers are a type ...

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) isn’t as common as it once was, but it’s still something to take seriously. These ulcers—open sores in the lining of the stomach and small intestine—can cause significant ...

Stomach ulcers and stomach cancer can both cause abdominal pain and other gastrointestinal symptoms, but there are some differences. Both conditions can be serious and require medical attention. The ...

CytoSolv Inc., a biotech startup in Providence, received $500,000 in seed-stage funding from the Slater Technology Fund, a Rhode Island capital fund committed to supporting technology-based businesses ...

The lining of the gut is shielded from potentially damaging digestive secretions by a coating of protective mucus. Sometimes, this protective mechanism breaks down leading to the development of a raw ...

Mouth ulcers, can have a variety of causes. One common, and often overlooked, factor is an ingredient in toothpaste known as sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). SLS is a foaming agent, but is also thought ...

A Marjolin ulcer is an aggressive and rare type of skin cancer that grows from burns, poorly healing wounds, or scars. It grows slowly, but over time it can spread to other parts of your body, ...