Why Colorectal Cancer Screening is Important

Even though colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in America, if found and treated early, it has a 90% survival rate. Many screenings methods are available, but a colonoscopy is the gold standard.

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Is Stress a Cause of IBS?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) afflicts many thousands of people in the US. Symptoms such as abdominal cramping, pain, gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea can come and go throughout a person’s lifetime, and occasionally severely hamper quality of life. IBS is...

Does Milk Cause an Upset Stomach?

Back to BlogsSeveral decades ago, doctors advised drinking milk to ease an upset stomach. However, this advice is no longer commonly given. In the years since, research has established that drinking milk, though it provides temporary relief to an upset stomach,...

GERD Symptoms and Causes

Also known as acid reflux disease, GERD occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus, causing an uncomfortable burning sensation. Stomach acid can wear away the lining of the esophagus over time, leading to worse and worse symptoms if GERD is not...