Various cells in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid. These substances break down food so the body can absorb nutrients. The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen ...

For much of the 20th century, most people thought that stress caused stomach ulcers. But that belief was largely dismissed 38 years ago when a study, which led to a Nobel Prize in 2016, described the ...

Nausea, abdominal pain and feeling full after eating small portions of a meal could indicate your stomach is having problems emptying food you’ve eaten. With normal stomach function, contractions of ...

Peng Du is a co-founder and has shares in Alimetry Ltd. He receives funding from Royal Society Te Apārangi and the US National Institute of Health. peikai.zhang@auckland.ac.nz is affiliated with The ...

The stomach naturally expands as it digests your food and shrinks when it is empty. But you may be able to reduce overall body fat and appetite by eating nutritious foods and eating smaller meals.

Certain infections and health conditions can cause your body to produce excess stomach acid. Treatment depends on the cause and may include medication and dietary changes. Your stomach’s job is to ...