Lindsey MorrisDespite what most people believe, bariatric and metabolic surgeries are not just for weight loss. Both surgeries are preventative measures against diabetes, hypertension...
When you think of cancer care, do feeding tubes come to mind? They most likely do not, but they are essential for many patients who are undergoing treatment for head and neck...
Augusta University HealthJuicing is a longstanding trend in dieting that has only gained popularity over years. In short, it involves taking fruits and vegetables and crushing, pulverizing, or squeezing...
Augusta University HealthIn recent years, there has been a notable increase in food allergies. While the exact cause of this is unknown, there are theories about why it happens. “We’ve become cleaner for...
From the more traditional snack buffets at work to everybody-bring-a-dish dinners at a relative’s house, you have the chance to sample all kinds of tasty (and unfamiliar) treats...
Losing Weight When Your Thyroid’s Out of Whack The thyroid is such a tiny gland that we often don’t give it much thought. But when it isn’t functioning as it should, you can...
The simplest definition of Crohn’s disease is chronic inflammation that occurs in the digestive tract, but there’s more to it than that. Your digestive tract stretches from mouth...
There’s always that one person: the dad who comfortably belches away while reclining on the sofa after dinner. The ex-boyfriend with the Mountain Dew addiction whose burps were...
If you feel like you’ve been hearing more about Crohn’s disease lately, you’d be right. Crohn’s disease is on the rise, with more adults reporting having this inflammatory bowel...
If you’re like most of us, your colon health isn’t exactly top of mind. Colon cancer, however, is one of the most common cancers in men and women. Dr. Steven Ellison, a...