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March 27, 2024

What to expect from colonoscopy prep

This screening test is so important for avoiding colorectal cancer. How to ace it. Colorectal…

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7 things you can do to help prevent colorectal cancer

Fortunately, the best ways to avoid colon cancer are things you can control.

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Quiz: Am I a candidate for weight-loss surgery?

Have you struggled to achieve and stay at a healthy weight? Learn if you might qualify for the next step: weight-loss surgery.

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What is functional medicine?

This approach to medical care considers the body's interacting systems.

The not-so-obvious benefits of a colonoscopy

From getting into your skinny jeans to catching up on Netflix to saving your life, there all kinds of good things to come from getting a colonoscopy.

10 tips to safely prepare this year’s Thanksgiving meal

Don’t let your favorite food holiday end with illness. Find out how to prepare and store your meal properly.

Treating celiac disease: what to know

Learn about treatment and follow-up after diagnosis for this autoimmune disorder.

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Testing and diagnosis for celiac disease

Diagnosis for this autoimmune disorder requires a two-step process.

Gluten intolerance or celiac disease: How to know the difference

Gluten-free is not a weight-loss solution. Here's what it treats and how.

Do surgical options exist for GERD?

If other therapies have not helped manage your reflux symptoms, it may be time to consider a surgical procedure.

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Magnetic sphincter augmentation: A new way to treat reflux

If you have chronic heartburn, this magnetic device could help.

Am I candidate to receive a liver transplant?

Learn about the criteria for undergoing this procedure.

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Understanding liver transplants

What it's like to prepare for this life-changing surgery.