Ask Dr. Etingin: Hiatal Hernia; Pilates for Pain
I have a small hiatal hernia. Will it get bigger? Will I need surgery? Hiatal…
I have a small hiatal hernia. Will it get bigger? Will I need surgery? Hiatal…

A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…

With the many health concerns facing postmenopausal women, it’s easy to overlook bone health. After…

We’ve all had stomachaches, and most of us have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms like gassiness and…

Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…
Ibuprofen is in a family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is the…
Slipped rib syndrome goes by many names. It may be called rib subluxation, rib tip…
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), GERD can cause stomach juices to flow…
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family. The Latin name is Curcuma longa. Turmeric…
Q. Should I take any vitamins or supplements for brain health? I want to do…

PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain…
The only commodity traded more than coffee is oil. Over 2 billion cups of coffee…
Egg allergy affects about two percent of children. About 70 percent of children outgrow this…

It’s a safe bet that antacids have a permanent place in your medicine cabinet. That’s…
There are many types of heart disease, but the most common in the United Sates…
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for digestive diseases, research shows that neither…
If you suffer from chronic heartburn, certain foods may be to blame. But the foods…
In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects 14% to 20% of adults in the United States.[1]…

FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols) are a group of sugars and fibers that…
The pressures of modern life, with its information overload, rapid change, and loss of social…
People around the world spread this metal on their underarms; cook and store their food…

Despite all their best efforts, some people still can’t keep their lipids and cardiovascular risk…