The general public are worryingly ignorant about the symptoms and risk factors that contribute to serious medical conditions such as stroke and HIV/AIDS, according to a new study. Surprisingly, those ...

The nerve cells of the gastrointestinal tract communicate with those of the brain and spinal cord. This suggests that the nervous system of the digestive tract could influence processes in the brain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Spencer Dorn is a gastroenterologist who covers healthcare and tech. Throughout the 20th century, doctors primarily searched for ...