Augusta University HealthIf 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...
The human body is a seemingly never-ending maze of complicated processes. No one knows everything there is to know about how we work, and more often than not only those who go...
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...
High school seniors have a lot on their “To Do” list. From graduation plans, to applying to college, to getting the highest score on the SAT/ACT possible, it can be a tough task...
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...
According to data from federal studies, on average, most people have about 3 days a month where they experience poor mental health. It’s those days when you have zero motivation...
If you’re overweight or have diabetes, sugar substitutes can sound like a great way to literally have your cake and eat it too. “That’s often the assumption,” said Andy Yurechko...
Pregnant women get advice from pretty much everyone they see. The number-one advice? What they should eat. So what should really be on your plate? We talked to Dr. Manish Jain, an...
Dr. Shaheen Islam, Division Director of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at Augusta University Health, makes his living caring for people’s lung-related disorders. So a...