A study led by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) has found that the lower the level of vitamin C in the blood the more likely a person will become infected by Helicobacter ...

Magnesium glycinate can cause mild digestive side effects like diarrhea, gas, and bloating, but these tend to be gentler ...

A vitamin B12 deficiency, whether because you're not getting enough B12 or aren't absorbing it well, can cause symptoms like fatigue, difficulty walking, weakness, and confusion. Find out if you may ...

Stomach ulcers—also known as peptic ulcers—can be extremely painful. Often, someone with a stomach ulcer feels a burning pain in their stomach, which is located between the breastbone and belly button ...

Papaya: Papaya contains a powerful enzyme called papain, which aids in the digestion of proteins. It is also rich in vitamin A, C and E. The enzymes and nutrients in papaya can help soothe and protect ...

While the primary cause of stomach ulcers is the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), certain habits and lifestyle factors can ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Everyone thinks stress or excess stomach acid causes stomach ulcers but I just read they are caused by bacteria. Is that right? Ulcers — painful holes in the lining of the stomach — ...

Here’s what the evidence suggests about this long-running claim. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: My family always says I’m going to give myself an ...