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Donating blood and organs, if possible, is encouraged in the medical world to save lives. But recently, medical professionals may also be looking for a…
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Hemorrhoids are a condition that nobody wants to talk about, but that more than half of all Americans will experience in their lifetime. This week on…
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It is human nature to squat when defecating. It was not until the invention of the modern-day toilet that humans started to sit upright for waste…
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In the medical field, the suffix ‘-itis' stands for inflammation. Bronchitis, laryngitis, etc., are all inflammatory medical problems.This week on “Take…
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If you watch television, you probably have seen commercials advertising products that claim to help improve your “gut health.” The idea of healthy and…
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The idea of healthy and unhealthy bacteria in the digestive tract has been around for a while. But lately the balance between the two has become popularly…
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For many of us, the burning sensation associated with acid reflux disease or GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) is a familiar yet fortunately…
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Acid reflux disease is not enjoyable for those who suffer from it. But acid performs an important function in the body. This week on WRVO's weekly health…
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Colonoscopies easily fall under a category of medical tests that are important to have done, but are not easy to discuss. Colonoscopies have an…