Ultra-Processed Foods and the Microbiome
A diet high in ultra-processed foods may do more than affect nutrition—it...
Category: Digestive Health
A New Treatment for GERD: Vonoprazan
Vonoprazan (Voquezna) is a newer prescription medication for GERD that...
IBS and the Low-FODMAP Diet
The low-FODMAP diet is a structured approach to identifying carbohydrates...
Alpha-Gal Syndrome: When a Tick Bite Causes GI Distress
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a growing concern in North Carolina, where...
How Bariatric Surgery Affects the Digestive System
Bariatric surgery remains one of the most effective treatments for severe...
Microscopic Colitis and the Causes of Chronic Diarrhea
While occasional diarrhea is common, chronic diarrhea that lasts for weeks...
Delayed Stomach Emptying and Diabetes: Recognizing Gastroparesis
Post-meal nausea or bloating that persists—especially in people with...
Anal Fissures: Why They Happen and How They Are Treated
Progressively worsening pain during bowel movements that leads to...
Is it a Food Allergy or Histamine Intolerance?
Post-meal symptoms like headaches, nausea, or stomach cramps aren’t always...
Medication-Induced Esophagitis: When Pills Damage the Esophagus
Medication-induced esophagitis happens when a pill gets stuck in the...
Chronic Pancreatitis: Understanding Long-Term Pancreatic Disease
Chronic pancreatitis is a long-term inflammatory condition that can...
Esophageal Cancer Screening: Who Needs It and Why
Esophageal cancer often develops silently over many years, with few early...
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