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August 30, 2023

What is functional medicine?

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

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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.

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.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

Vanderbilt Health is here to help if you or your loved one is feeling sick or has a minor injury. Dozens of locations throughout Middle Tennessee offer convenient hours — and can even bring a provider to you.

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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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7 things you can do to help prevent colon cancer

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

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Understanding liver transplants

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

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What to know about cirrhosis

If lifestyle changes haven't controlled chronic liver disease, transplant may be an option.

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New guidelines recommend colonoscopy at 45

You should get screened for colorectal cancer earlier than initially recommended. Here’s what you need to know.