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Dr. Waqar Qureshi

Dr. Waqar Qureshi
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Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome

June 15, 2016December 22, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Dr. Waqar Qureshi, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, Houston, irritable bowel syndrome

If you’ve ever experienced frequent abdominal discomfort or bloating, it may be a sign of a more serious concern. Affecting approximately one in five people

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Colon polyps: Detection is key to preventing cancer

March 11, 2016October 7, 2016 Momentum 2 Comments Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi, Healthcare, Nicole Blanton, Nutrition and Wellness

According to the Centers for Disease Control, colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. If you’re aged 50 and

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Three ways to improve gut health

November 3, 2015October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Cancer, Colon Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi, fodmap, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, heartburn, Houston, Obesity

With incidence of heartburn and obesity increasing in the United States, gastrointestinal problems are becoming more common. Dr. Waqar Qureshi, professor of medicine – gastroenterology

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Gas, bloating, irritable bowel: A gut feeling that something is not right

March 23, 2015October 7, 2016 Momentum 4 Comments Dr. Waqar Qureshi, fodmap, food guidelines, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, irritable bowel syndrome, Nutrition and Wellness

Those with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) know not all foods can be digested equally. IBS affects up to one in five people living in this country. The

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Colon Cancer: Understanding the basics

March 2, 2015October 7, 2016 Momentum 2 Comments Cancer, Colon Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, Men's Health, Women's Health

Cancer of the colon, also known as the large bowel, is a common – and lethal – disease. It is the second leading cause of

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Simple steps to prevent colon cancer

March 28, 2014March 1, 2018 Momentum 1 Comment Andy Phifer, Colon Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi

March is set aside every year to raise awareness of colorectal cancer, the second most common cause of cancer death in America, according to the

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Win the fight against heartburn before it starts

December 24, 2013October 7, 2016 Momentum 0 Comments Dr. Waqar Qureshi, Gastroenterology, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, heartburn, Nutrition and Wellness

For most, the holidays mean family, fun and food – and for many, those rich foods mean heartburn. Eating healthier meals during the holidays and

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Saving lives 20 minutes at a time: Preventing colon cancer

March 27, 2013March 9, 2018 Momentum 0 Comments Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Colon Cancer, Dr. Waqar Qureshi, Gastroenterology, Screenings

It is an uncomfortable topic for some, but it shouldn’t be. We are talking about colonoscopies. During this 20-minute procedure, precancerous growths can be identified

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From The Labs Image of the Month From the Labs features an image of the laboratory worm, Caenorhabditis elegans. Image credit: Dr. Tao Chen/Wang lab.

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