Epithelial cells lining the inner stomach wall secrete acids that are used for food digestion. The stomach and duodenum protect themselves from the strong acids using a thick layer of mucous that ...

Theoretically, the smooth texture of slippery ... central U.S. and Canada. Its inner bark has been used for years as a herbal remedy for conditions such as stomach upset, sore throats, and skin ...

Gastritis means that your stomach’s inner lining is inflamed or worn down. Alcoholic gastritis is what people call it if gastritis happens because of alcohol use. You can take steps to lower ...

In the late 1940's, a pair of medical researchers came across an unusual patient a soldier with a permanent opening between his inner stomach and his skin. The researchers used this opening as a ...