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Jun 26, 2019
When is Heartburn Considered Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Heartburn by itself is fairly easy to understand, being simply a painful burning in chest or throat due to acid from the stomach that moves upward into the esophagus.
Aug 20, 2018
Your Gallbladder and You
You make a great team.
Feb 22, 2018
Hernias 101 - What Is a Hernia and What Can Cause One?
Hernias occur more often than you may think. Having a better understanding of this condition and the repercussions of a hernia will shed light on this sometimes painful and surprisingly prevalent condition.
Oct 27, 2017
Should You Be Eating Activated Charcoal?
Black baked goods, ice creams, coffees, and lemonades are popping up on store shelves and in hip restaurants and all are getting their dark hues from the same source: activated charcoal.
Feb 24, 2017
Heartburn Remedies and Kidney Damage
People taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn and acid reflux may be at risk for kidney damage.
Jan 05, 2017
The Mesentery: Is It An Organ?
The mesentery is located in your abdomen and is responsible for holding your intestines in place, among other functions.
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Detecting Hearing Loss in Newborns
Sep 28, 2020
Hearing loss is the second most common birth defect in newborns—1 in 500 is born without the ability to hear. All 50 states in the United States mandates Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, which detects hearing loss in all newborns born in hospitals. Dr. John Carey talks about when and how the screening occurs.
Play InterviewTreating Erectile Dysfunction without Surgery
Sep 16, 2020
Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, self-confidence, and relationship problems. It's no wonder men are embarrassed to talk about it and often seek solutions on their own. Urologist Dr. John Smith says a majority of the patients he sees are for ED, so there is no need to be ashamed. Dr. Smith talks about how he diagnoses the possible causes, the first-line treatment options he recommends and assures men a doctor can find the best solution regardless of the cause.
Play InterviewHow to Get Your Child Off the Pacifier
Aug 27, 2020
For many parents, the pacifier was a godsend in helping soothe their infant—especially for those fussy late nights. But prolonged use of the binky may lead to dental problems and orthodontic work, and in some cases, even hinder speech development. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains when and why your child should stop using a pacifier and shares her strategies for getting your child off the binky for good.
Play InterviewThe Importance of Exercise for Aging Women
Aug 27, 2020
For women over 50, it’s “move it or lose it,” says women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones. Weak bones from osteoporosis or creaky joints from arthritis are more likely to develop with age. The best way to prevent these conditions is exercise. Dr. Jones highlights the importance of exercise in aging women and offer some easy ways to keep yourself moving.
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