Image of the Month: Barrett’s esophagus
This microscopy view of tissue lining the esophagus shows the distinctive characteristics of Barrett’s esophagus next to normal tissue.
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Revealing a path from heartburn to Barrett’s esophagus
The findings deepen our understanding of how the disease develops and offer new ways of identifying people at risk and potentially preventing the condition from progressing to cancer.
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Three ways to improve gut health
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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Endoscopy: How does it work and what are the benefits?
Have an endoscopy scheduled or just curious about the procedure? Dr. Hashem El-Serag, chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at Baylor College of Medicine, says patients
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Chest pains: Heartburn or heart attack?
The holiday season means friends, family and good cheer, usually taking place around the dinner table. While a big meal may cause heartburn or aggravate
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Win the fight against heartburn before it starts
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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