A gastroenterologist explains how patients with active inflammatory bowel disease can get early access to newer, potentially better treatments — for free.

Learn about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including causes, symptoms and treatment approaches offered at Michigan Medicine's Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Clinic.

Meant to control gas production, methane in your gut also can cause discomfort. A Michigan Medicine expert explains the condition — and potential new treatment.

Learn about types of hepatitis, how to diagnose hepatitis with the aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test and the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test, and about hepatitis treatment.

An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare up doesn't have to ruin your travel plans. Get advice for traveling with IBD, including a checklist of things to do and bring.

Liver disease diagnosis and treatment depend on the type of liver condition. Here are some thoughts on what’s next for treating liver disease conditions.

Tests for liver disease include blood function tests or ultrasounds. Baby boomers have a high risk of liver disease and show other liver damage symptoms.

A Michigan Medicine liver specialist debunks common myths about what causes liver damage. Discover what's true and what's not when it comes to liver disease.

Engineered polymeric materials known as hydrogels represent a new way to heal intestinal damage — a process that one day might be applied to other injured organs.

Ever wonder what your liver does? Explore the 500 functions of the liver, including what it does for the digestive system, and find ways to keep your liver healthy.

When a medical student (and former marching band member) noticed one patient’s passion for drum line, she asked the band for help lifting his spirits.

Noninvasive liver tests haven’t replaced liver biopsies, but have sharply reduced the need. Two Michigan Medicine experts examine the debate of alternative liver tests.

A new study finds that the low FODMAP diet for IBS not only helps ease symptoms, but also improves quality of life for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

Common practice keeps hospitalized pancreatitis patients away from food or IV feeding. But a new analysis finds earlier nutrition might help patients with mild cases recover and go home.

The annual Digestive Disease Week conference presents research across a range of GI specialties. Here’s a look at some of 2017’s standouts.