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...Colorectal Cancer Screening Starting at Age 45. New ACS Guidelines
Colorectal Cancer Screening, start at 45? Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related death in the U.S. resulting in more than 50,000 deaths every year. The vast majority of colon and rectal cancers arise from polyps that grow over years to become...
