Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty, a new minimally invasive weight loss surgery option in Virginia.
Many patients struggle with their weight on a daily basis. They tried multiple diets and all kinds of exercise programs. They spent thousands on prepared meals and protein shake programs only to see minimal results. Often, the few pounds lost tend to come back shortly...All About Salmonella
Salmonella infections are one of the most common types of food poisoning. It is a bacterial disease that targets the intestinal tract, mainly the small intestine where the bacteria live inside the intestines of humans and animals, and human infection occurs when you...Cholesterol and Your Weight
Have you been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol? Well, you are not alone. Almost 2 in 5 American adults have high cholesterol, making this a common issue, but that does not mean you should take it lightly; instead, it may be time to start taking charge...
Making Sense of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects about 15% of the world’s population or 1 in 7 people worldwide. IBS is one of the most common GI conditions seen by gastroenterologists. Although IBS does not typically cause intestinal damage,...
Diet Tips to Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men and women in the United States. While no cancer is 100% preventable, there are...
