Augusta University HealthThere’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...
Let’s be honest, most everybody shares the same reaction to learning they have to undergo a colonoscopy. 😬 However, one of the newest members of the Digestive Health Center at...
Colorectal cancer remains the second most deadly cancer in the U.S., behind lung cancer, responsible for nearly 50,000 deaths each year. When it comes to protecting your colon, a...
On the list of the top 10 things to do on your day off, a colonoscopy sure isn’t one of them. If you’re 50 or older, guidelines recommend that you get a colonoscopy every 10 years...
Too many of us ignore certain symptoms, believing that they are caused by something minor. Have you ever thought that the abdominal pain you’re experiencing will pass, that the...
Do you find yourself making plans around your visits to the bathroom? You’re not alone. Your symptoms could point to irritable bowel syndrome, “a chronic condition where patients...
Our bodies need protein in order to repair and build cells, and meat and dairy products are common sources in our diet. But if you are transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan diet...
Love him or hate him, but there’s one thing most of us can agree on about quarterback Tom Brady: The guy is really disciplined about his diet. Brady has often talked about how an...