H. pylori cases are decreasing worldwide, while ulcerative colitis numbers are increasing. There’s an increased interest in whether H. pylori might play a role, but the current research is ...

Helicobacter pylori, previously named Campylobacter pylori, is a gram-negative bacterium found in the stomach. It was first isolated in 1982 from patients with chronic gastritis or gastric ulcers ...

Microbial persistence in or around epithelial cells may lead to a chronic inflammatory state resulting in increased epithelial cell turnover. The combined effects of increased inflammation and ...

We don’t know what causes most stomach cancers. But there are some risks factors that can increase your risk of developing it. These include being older, infection, being overweight and smoking.