Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease- Escaping Detection?

April, 30 2013 Rachel Jones

"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...

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Study Finds Colonoscopy Safe and Effective

March, 6 2013 Rachel Jones

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

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Fecal Incontinence- a Growing Problem Globally

October, 31 2012 Rachel Jones

The loss of bowel control, also called fecal incontinence, is more common than you may think. Unfortunately, millions of people suffer every day...

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Refluxology: The Study of GERD

July, 21 2012 Anthony Starpoli

So, you think you have acid reflux? What is acid reflux? Why is it called acid reflux?

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New Surgical Therapy for GERD: The LINX Magnetic Bracelet

April, 23 2012 Anthony Starpoli

A new laparoscopic therapy for reflux has been recently approved for the treat of reflux. The procedure requires laparoscopic surgery (small...

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FDA Warns: Reflux Drug Therapy & Increased C. difficle Diarrhea

March, 13 2012 Anthony Starpoli

Several news agencies recently reported concerns of the FDA over the increased risk of Clostridium difficle diarrheal illness in patients using acid...

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Dental Detriments of GERD

March, 13 2012 Anthony Starpoli

A six-month follow up of 12 people with GERD and six others who were not suffering from the condition showed that those with acid reflux had much...

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Acid Reflux on the Rise- Obesity Increase Likely to Blame

January, 3 2012 Rachel Jones

Study: Acid Reflux on the Rise Obesity Increase Likely to Blame, Researchers Say By Salynn Boyles

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Colorectal cancer on the rise in adults under 50 - Dr. Starpoli

December, 21 2011 Rachel Jones

In some respects, the U.S. is winning the war on cancer. Recent reports show an overall decline in the number of new cancer cases and fewer cancer...

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High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer - Dr. Starpoli

December, 7 2011 Rachel Jones

High-Fiber Diet May Help Thwart Colon Cancer Review of studies suggests cereals, whole grains deliver health benefits

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