Why You Could Have Celiac Disease Without Knowing It
By Brian Ciampa, MD Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting at least three million Americans, but it can be a difficult illness to pin down without proper testing. The latest studies now estimate that 83% of people with celiac disease are going undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Here’s why: In general, celiac disease causes damage in […]
How to Avoid Heartburn at Summer Cookouts
Summer is a great time to cook outdoors with family and friends. But unfortunately, for a lot of people, it’s also a time to get acid reflux and heartburn. That’s because the very things that often make those summer cookouts so tasty also make them triggers for people with a history of reflux. As you […]
Congressman Jamie Raskin Talks To Us About Surviving Colon Cancer
Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD 8th District) recently talked to us about how his journey through surviving stage III colon cancer began with a life-saving colonoscopy. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2010 and says, “It was an excruciatingly difficult experience for me and my family. But we were fortunate to have fantastic doctors and nurses who […]
ACS Lowers Recommended Age for Colon Cancer Screening
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has lowered its recommended age for colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45. The incidence of colon cancer has been increasing among a younger population, prompting the update. Previously, the ACS recommended colon screening start at age 45 for adults with higher risk – such as African Americans, Native Alaskans, or people […]