Bobby Jenks, the celebrated former White Sox closer, passed away at 44 after battling stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma. The two ...

Bobby Jenks, a former Chicago White Sox closer and 2005 World Series champion, died on Friday in Portugal at age 44 from stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma, the MLB team confirmed on Saturday. White Sox ...

The esophagus, which is not normally exposed to acid, adapts to acid reflux by becoming more like the stomach or the ...

BE is the only known precursor to esophageal cancer. The condition is caused by prolonged exposure of the esophagus to ...

Medicare Advantage enrollment was linked to poorer cancer survival despite similar adherence to treatment guidelines.

Scientists are just beginning to understand the microbes that have been with us for millennia — the so-called microbiome, ...

A new, far less invasive capsule sponge test to detect early cancer signs could safely replace the use of regular endoscopies ...

“Our findings suggest that the capsule sponge could help stratify patients with Barrett’s esophagus by risk and that half of ...

A common condition like acid reflux is often dismissed as harmless, but doctors are warning that persistent symptoms could ...

While most episodes of vomiting don't lead to Boerhaave syndrome, it is a rare possibility, and vomiting can cause other types of damage to your esophagus.

Managed Healthcare Executive gives C-suite executives in health plans and provider organizations news and strategies for ...

Garlic and onions are also powerful cancer-fighting foods. They contain sulfur compounds that may help slow tumor growth and ...