OK, everything in moderation. Remember those tales we all heard that coffee causing health problems? Things like it can stunt your growth and too much of it causes heart disease and cancer. Recent research (probably done by coffee drinkers) shows that coffee may not...
Colon Cancer Alliance was founded in 1999 by a group of 41 survivors, caregivers and friends who saw the need to educate and provide support to those affected by the disease. The organization has grown helping nearly 1.5 million patients and families each year. The...
Learn about GI Cancer Screenings and how they can help you. Download PDF Topic Question Highlights Discussion of GI Cancer Screenings (CRC, esophageal, pancreatic, liver) For screening to be effective, the purpose must not be to only discover cancer but to PREVENT...
This is a question we often receive in our practice. There is limited data from clinical research on the effectiveness of probiotics and these are not standardized formulations. However, there are some probiotic preparations with promise in preventing or treating...
The Gastro Clinic of Acadiana is excited to offer a new non-surgical treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) called Stretta. GERD symptoms can vary and include heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, swallowing problems, asthma or chronic cough and...
Many of you have undoubtedly seen news articles referencing a German study that was recently published in JAMA Neurology (JAMA Neurol. Published online February 15, 2016.jamaneurol.2015.4791) that describes an association of proton pump Inhibitors with an increased...
