A new weight-loss treatment could be on the horizon with an innovative endoscopic procedure that ablates (burns) the stomach lining to reduce production of ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger, ...

Your belly button might seem like nothing more than a remnant from your time in the womb, but this small area can actually provide valuable clues about your digestive health and overall wellbeing.

Stomach discomfort can stem from a variety of causes—gas, bloating, indigestion, acid reflux, or even food intolerances. While every individual reacts differently to certain foods, there are some well ...

An experimental weight loss procedure cranks up the heat to dial down hunger. Blasting a patch of patients’ stomach lining with thermal energy curbed hunger and cut pounds, researchers reported in a ...

A growing waistline is not just a matter of aesthetics; it can also be a sign of underlying health issues. A fat belly, often referred to as central obesity, can be a calling card for various health ...

Students in the World Food Problems course talk with Dennis Savaiano, the Virginia C. Meredith Professor of Nutrition Policy, during one of the course's small-group discussions. In the discussions, ...

Silent cravings cannot wait till the late hours. These comfort foods are light, but satisfying, and they do not fill up to ...