Stuart Akerman, MD Digestive Health Blog

If you ever feel crummy after eating certain foods—but without an obvious allergy or symptoms as extreme as anaphylaxis—you may have a food

The gallbladder, a small pear-shaped organ located beneath the liver, plays a crucial role in aiding digestion by storing and releasing bile

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are two common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

The brain and the gut have a very intimate relationship known as the gut-brain axis. When we experience chronic stress or difficult emotions

I am thrilled to shed light on why doctors often choose specific medications over others during the course of treatment.

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people worldwide.

Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are two chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that can cause a wide range of symptoms

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, with a five-year survival rate of just 12 percent.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a long-term digestive disorder affecting millions worldwide. This happens when stomach acid sho

The digestive system is one of the most important systems in the human body. It is responsible for breaking down food into nutrients that th