Lindsey MorrisDespite what most people believe, bariatric and metabolic surgeries are not just for weight loss. Both surgeries are preventative measures against diabetes, hypertension...
Augusta University Health‘Tis the season for sniffling, sneezing and wheezing, but how can you tell the difference between allergies or a sinus infection? Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, occurs when one...
If you are around kids regularly, you’ve probably been asked, “Can eating too many bananas kill you?” And you’ve probably responded, “No, just like mixing Pop Rocks or Mentos...
When COVID-19 first arrived, panic came with it. Thanks to years of previous research, a vaccine was developed within a matter of months. Suddenly, things began looking up. But...
Battle Back Against Inflammation With the Foods You Eat You may have heard the word “inflammation,” but do you really have a good understanding of what it is? The National...
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, up to 3% of the US population lives with psoriasis. Many of you may be asking, what is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a skin disease...
Katelyn Metz is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in Bariatrics and GI. Katelyn says “I recently transitioned to the Digestive Health Center and have the privilege of...
Have high blood pressure? Seems like many of us do these days. We often blame our diet, but even those of us who seem to check off all the healthy boxes can have problems...
When you’re a teen, it’s not surprising to have acne. But when you’re an adult, most of us expect those pimples to start going away. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that...
It’s a disease that affect the lungs, passing from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms include cough, sputum production, fever, night sweats, spitting blood...