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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?

May 6, 2015October 7, 2016Barrett's esophagus, Baylor College of Medicine, Cancer, Dr. Hashem El-Serag, endoscopy, esophageal cancer, Gastroenterology, Healthcare, heartburn, Houston, Julia Parsons

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?

November 21, 2014October 7, 2016Dr. Lubin F. Arevalo, Gastroenterology, Graciela Gutierrez, Healthcare, heart attack, Heart Health, heartburn, symptoms, treatment

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

December 24, 2013October 7, 2016Dr. 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