Anyone who eats a lot of acidic foods can have mild and temporary heartburn. This is especially true when lifting, bending over, or lying down after eating a large meal high in fatty, acidic foods. Persistent GERD, however, may be due to various conditions, including biological or structural problems.
The band of muscle tissue called the LES is responsible for closing and opening the lower end of the esophagus, and is essential for...
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Did you know we have more bacteria living on and within our bodies than we have cells? While most of us think of bacterial infections as... Read more »
In deciding what I should write about today I reread Dr. Eisner's January 24th post. In it he answers a readers question about the possible... Read more »
I've heard that people can cause rosacea by using too many skincare products. Is this true? According to the National Rosacea Society,... Read more »
I've heard that people can cause rosacea by using too many skincare products. Is this true? According to the National Rosacea Society,... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a bacterial pathogen that causes sepsis and meningitis in newborn infants, is able to shut down... Read more »
Having good bacteria in the gut may protect against Type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Chicago studied... Read more »
New research has found that people who suffer from acid reflux and Barrett's esophagus have different bacteria in their throats than healthy people.... Read more »
The common, ulcer-causing bacteria called H. Pylori has been found to reduce the risk of asthma and allergies, and now researchers say it may help... Read more »
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »