Gastroenterology - November 2019 Archives

During the holidays, food traditions move front and center. But if you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, your favorite family dishes might be off-limits. ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, affects an estimated 1 in 5 American adults. GERD occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus ...

The American College of Physicians has produced a guidance statement for colorectal cancer screening for patients who are at an average risk. This statement is based on a critical review of ...

They are the silent partners inside your intestines. Bacteria in your gut, or the microbiome, prime the immune system, help digest food, and produce vitamins ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICSOffice ergonomics: Your how-to guideIf you sit behind a desk and computer screen for hours at a time, you're not doomed to ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, affects an estimated 1 in 5 American adults. GERD occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus ...

These days, Molly Hanson feels awesome. Free from pain, she's now eager to get back into her life. Molly's energy today stands in stark contrast to how she felt a year ago — before she visited Mayo Clinic and learned an undiagnosed medical condition was to blame for many of her debilitating symptoms.

Occasional heartburn is common for most people. They can manage the discomfort by taking medications, regulating the types of food they eat and making other ...

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers (sores) in your digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining ...

Celiac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten. A recent Mayo Clinic study found that this autoimmune disease tends to run in families. Researchers say ...

Arthur Beyder, M.D., Ph.D., runs a research laboratory at Mayo Clinic focused on examining the molecular mechanisms of gastrointestinal function and dysfunction in diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome. His goal ...

COPDNovember is National COPD Awareness Month, which makes it a good time learn more about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This chronic inflammatory lung disease ...