Digestive Health

Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Aug 25, 2023 · · Cancer
Pumpkins mark the upcoming fall season with decorative flair on front porches and tabletops as well as in our favorite fall flavors—pumpkin spice has quite a following! It’s boosted pumpkin’s pizazz beyond pies and lattes to hummus, pasta, and even facial scrubs. The most popular winter squash—pumpkin and pumpkin seeds—has … Read More

Good News About Colon Screenings

Aug 25, 2023 · · Cancer
Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy. If you’ve been  procrastinating, there’s some good news for you. “If you have a normal colonoscopy at age 65, meaning that they found no polyps, no cancers, you don’t need another colonoscopy until you are … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of over-the-counter pain relievers; Correction

Jul 21, 2023 · · Cancer
Do over-the-counter medications for pain relief, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, have any serious side effects? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Aspirin is also an NSAID, but its side effects differ somewhat … Read More

Avoiding Dehydration

May 23, 2023 · · Cancer
Most people get thirstier during the hot and humid summer months, which is good because staying well hydrated is essential for good health. “Hydration helps lubricate our joints, keeps our skin and nails healthy, and it keeps our metabolism moving,” explains Dana Hunnes RD, MPH, PhD UCLA Medical Center. “But … Read More

Headache vs. Migraine

May 23, 2023 · · Cancer
Q:  What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A:  A migraine headache is a neurological condition (i.e., it’s a disease of the nervous system) and unlike other kinds of headaches, a migraine has other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The pain is intense and can … Read More

What Happens If You Eat Too Many or Too Few Carbohydrates?

May 23, 2023 · · Cancer
Carbs tend to be viewed as the dietary bad guy. But is the situation really so black and white? It’s true that excess carbohydrates has increasingly been shown to contribute to the growing epidemics of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that carbohydrates make … Read More

NAFLD: Could You Have this Common Liver Disease?

Apr 25, 2023 · · Cancer
About 24 percent of U.S. adults have a liver condition that can negatively impact their health, and most don’t even know it. Fortunately, it can generally be reversed. Fatty Liver. An accumulation of fat in the liver in the absence of excess alcohol intake is known as nonalcoholic fatty liver … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Choline

Apr 20, 2023 · · Cancer
Choline is an essential nutrient—it’s necessary to maintain optimal health. Our bodies depend on choline for many functions, including regulation of memory, mood, liver, and muscle control. It’s needed to support cell structure and fat metabolism. The liver makes small amounts, but most must come from diet or dietary supplement. … Read More

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