Dr. Starpoli's Blog

GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a back flow of acidic content that enters the esophagus from the stomach. When the esophagal sphincter...

Acid reflux is something everyone deals with at one time or another, it seems. Spicy food, rich food or just eating too much food at once can cause...

In the last 15 years, there has been an enormous amount of research focused on the bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal tract. Although...

Metabolic disorder may be a catchall express for a assortment of side effects that ordinarily go with the onset of cardiac illness and diabetes. Be...

One type of cancer appears to be on the rise dramatically: Esophageal cancer. Despite a drop in smoking and other risk factors, the disease continues...

Metabolic syndrome is a catchall phrase for a variety of symptoms that typically accompany the onset of cardiac disease and diabetes. However, the...

Metabolic syndrome is a combination of high risk symptoms associated with the onset of diabetes and heart disease. You can suffer the accompanying...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers today, but the good news is that a new research has found an effective screening tool called the...

Esophageal cancer is most often caused by either squamous cell carcinoma along the inner lining of the esophagus or by adenocarcinoma, malignant...

Anorectal discomfort and itching is unpleasant, annoying and can even be embarrassing at times. It can cause you to feel miserable and lead to...