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Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Peptic ulcers are open sores that occur when the protective mucosal (mucus) layer ...

In the lab, cosmetic researchers have identified at least five types of mucus cells in the garden snail alone, each producing a different biochemical composition. Among them, glycosaminoglycans are ...

When physically or emotionally stressed, our bodies release stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline..stress and ...

This week, I will be talking about mango, a member of the cashew family Anacardiaceae. It is botanically called Mangifera ...

They can cause ulcers in the stomach and small intestine, as well as gastritis or general inflammation in the stomach, Lebwohl says. “The more they’re used, the more likely someone will have ...