Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria that infects the stomach and small bowel. It is often symptomless, but it can increase the risk of ulcers, gastritis, and cancer, all of which can ...

Q: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I'm being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is ...

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham found that the risk of stomach bleeding caused by using aspirin long-term, can be reduced with a short course of antibiotics, potentially ...

That gnawing pain in your stomach might be more than just ordinary indigestion. Medical experts warn that stomach ulcers, painful sores that develop in the stomach lining, require proper medical ...

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...

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 ...

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 ...

A stomach ulcer may go away on its own without treatment. However, this can take a long time, in which a person is likely to experience pain and discomfort. Delaying medical treatment may also ...

That burning sensation in your stomach might be trying to tell you something more complex than “lay off the spicy food.” For decades, we’ve been quick to blame stress alone for the development of ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...