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  • American Gastroenterological Association

    The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, AGA has grown to include more than 16,000

  • Healthy New Year’s Resolutions: Why Breakfast Should Be #1 on Your List

    Every January, millions of people make resolutions to live better and eat healthier.

  • Are you worried about showing signs of aging? See this list of powerful age-defying foods!

    We all know that eating the right foods can have a positive effect on how young we feel and look. But there are some foods that possess specific age-defying qualities that you will want to be sure to include in your diet as you age! Take a look at the foods that made the list of powerful age-defying foods below.

  • Hemorrhoids or Colorectal Cancer: How To Know the Difference

    Everyone poops, but a bowel movement that has blood, small lumps at the anal opening or pain could be serious.

  • Arthritis in Your Back or Neck? Don’t Give Up Hope

     

  • Urgent or Emergency? When You Should Head to the ER

    The emergency room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week ­­— even if no one ever wants to go there. But if the time does come when you need emergency help, how do you know what is really an emergency and what can be resolved with a simple trip to an urgent care clinic?

  • To Bare or Not to Bare (Your Feet, that Is)

    Whether it’s the sand between your toes or the tickle of grass beneath your feet, there’s nothing like the feeling of going barefoot. And in Florida, it’s warm enough to go shoeless almost all year long.

  • Is It Grief or Depression? How to Tell the Difference

    Grief is a common, expected experience as a child or teenager processes difficult life circumstances. Depression, however, is a mood disorder that can be prolonged and serious. Because depression left untreated can be harmful and lead to suicidal or other risky behaviors, recognizing the difference between the two is vital.

  • Should I Wear Gloves or Just Wash My Hands?

    While wearing gloves is recommended for some activities — such as cleaning with chemicals or caring for someone who is ill — wearing them while running errands or performing everyday tasks isn’t necessary. In fact, by not adhering to proper guidelines, you may be spreading germs rather than keeping you and your loved ones protected.

  • Does My Child Have an Upset Stomach or Appendicitis?

    You’re driving back from a family outing and each time your car rolls over the neighborhood speed bumps your youngest child cries out. When you ask what’s wrong, they whimper and struggle to explain. Then you recall how earlier that day when the kids were playing outside, your child abruptly stopped and complained of a sore belly. Is it an upset stomach or could these complaints point to something more serious – like appendicitis?