Dr. Starpoli's Blog

Silent acid reflux, also known as Laryngopharngeal Reflux or LPR, is a condition that you could be suffering from without even knowing it, and can...

Bariatric surgery is an invasive way to achieve weight loss.  Part of the stomach and small intestines are removed during the surgery.  However,...

HealthDay reports 78% increased risk of cancer in GERD patients, but simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

As reported by Medscape, according to research presented at the Digestive Disease Week meeting, “patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease...

Women Smokers More Likely to Get Colon Cancer Than Men: Study Just a few cigarettes a day raises their risk, researchers say By Steven Reinberg ...

As published in Reuters Health News, diet may help heal anal fissures. 

Washington Post article, published here, brings to light that making healthier choices in food does not have to be labeled. 

"Gluten" has come to be a pariah word in our society. But, should it be avoided entirely? What are the symptoms of celiac disease? What about a...

ColoRectal Cancer Awareness Month Study Finds Colonoscopy Safe and Effective- Read on: Is a colonoscopy really safe? If your 50 years of age or...