It's often thought that children with autism also tend to have more stomach trouble than other children. But is that really the case?

Celiac disease is not common among children, but it may have been underdiagnosed until recent years. Knowing risk factors for it may help parents.

People with heart disease often have to pay very close attention to their health. It's possible that even dental health is closely associated with heart disease.

When children get their tonsils removed, there often are few post-op complications, and usually lots of ice cream involved. In adults, however, tonsil removal tends to be a little more complicated, new research shows.

A few cups of coffee every day may provide more than a boost to get through the day. That hot brew may also save lives, at least among a subset of people with cirrhosis of the liver, new research suggests.

A gluten-free diet can control or eliminate the painful symptoms of celiac disease. Now, there is more good news for celiac disease patients, especially the ones who eat gluten-free.

Could tooth loss present more than just an oral health problem? New research suggests dental hygiene could have a broader impact on well-being.

Barrett's esophagus is more than a bad case of indigestion. In fact, it can even lead to cancer. But a new study shows a promising treatment that may greatly reduce that risk.

Some studies have shown Crohn’s disease patients to have more cavities and other dental problems. Are these problems related to the disease, dental hygiene or other risk factors?

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often deal with severe physical symptoms.  One might think that those symptoms would affect how IBS patients feel about their overall health, but that might not be the case.