Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection may contribute to rosacea, but more research is necessary to clarify the link between these conditions. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that ...

It used to be thought that stomach and duodenal (outlet of the stomach) irritation and ulcers were caused by stress and spicy foods. Then, in the late 1970s and early ’80s two researchers in Australia ...

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and can lead to various gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and cancer. The ...

H. pylori—short for Helicobacter pylori—colonizes the stomach and is known to be linked to the development of stomach cancer. It is estimated that over half of the world's population is infected with ...

The American Journal of Gastroenterology has published a new guideline on the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. The corresponding author on the guideline is William D. Chey, M.D.

Most people with an H. pylori infection don't have symptoms. You can treat H. pylori infections with antibiotics and medications that lower acid to prevent complications. H. pylori is common, but you ...

Illustration by Jared Bartman / The Atlantic. Source: Alamy. It survives, for example, by producing “copious amounts” of an enzyme that neutralizes stomach acid, Richard Peek, a gastroenterologist at ...

A new study shows that cranberry juice can reduce the risk of getting an H. pylori infection, which can lead to stomach ulcers. Courtesy of Rodale Images If I say cranberries, the first thought might ...

Helicobacter pylori infection is a very common bacterial infection with a prevalence of around 80-90% among adults in low and middle-income countries and up to 40% in high-income countries. It is ...

A urea breath test is one way doctors may test for Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. H. pylori is a type of bacterium that can cause digestive disorders. This article will explain the test, ...