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Gastroenterology

Managing Constipation

Four days without a move­ment can signal a medical emer­gen­cy. Hydrate fre­quent­ly, exercise daily, eat balanced meals, and avoid laxa­tive over­use.

4 minute listen or read

Food

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Blend Better Smoothies

Which NutriBullet is best? Without a proper blender, we might settle on high-caloric ice cream with protein powder.

15 minute listen or read

Clinical science

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A Little Monsanto GMO in Each of Us

Genetically modified organ­isms are in our refri­gera­tors, on our shelves, and likely in our diges­tive system right now.

12 minute listen or read

Food

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Are You A Smoothie Criminal?

Several factors determine whether your smoothies are satisfying and healthy. Cut through the misinformation and learn what science reveals.

7 minute listen or read

Gastroenterology

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Chronic Pain Complicated By Gastritis

To rule out severe gastritis complications, it is best to consult a physician when home remedies are ineffective.

4 minute read

Gastroenterology

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Where Lost Weight Goes

Science does not support the notion of remark­able weight loss by typical waste elimina­tion. Compare current methods to treat morbid obesity.

8 minute listen or read

Nutrition

Should Everyone Eat Same Portion Size?

Differences in meal frequency, food type, plate clearing or compensation at subsequent meals, may explain increasing obesity.

5 minute read

Nutrition

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Do You Have Enough Vitamin D?

What seems like a simple question baffles many people with low vitamin D, and the doctors who treat them.

7 minute listen or read

Nutrition

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Why Fish Oil is Dangerous

Many fish oil products are rancid before consumers get them home. Weigh risks and benefits of fish oil supplements.

10 minute listen or read

Nutrition

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Why Diets Don’t Work

One problem with fad diets is the imbalance of nutrition. I’m losing more than a pound per week without dieting. Find out how.

9 minute listen or read

Oncology

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Why Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms Are Easy To Miss

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma cancer has a one-year relative survival rate of 20 percent. Pancreatic neuro­endo­crine five-year survival rate is about 60 percent.

4 minute listen or read

Dermatology

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Sick of No Lunula

When doctors look at your hands, they may see more than what you care to admit. The seemingly insignificant white crescent shape on your fingernails has an important function.

3 minute listen or read