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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Is on the Rise
When severe abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue don’t go away, those symptoms may amount to more than a sensitive stomach.
New Developments in Treating Fatty Liver Disease
Several new drugs can significantly slow or even halt steatotic liver disease, previously known as fatty liver disease, in some patients.
Equestrian Riding High Again After Weight-Loss Surgery
Meghan Kelley underwent a sleeve gastrectomy procedure when her weight started interfering with her work as a riding instructor/trainer and nurse.
Gastric Bypass Helps Patient Lose Over 110 Pounds
Down 112 pounds since her gastric bypass at UH Digestive Health Institute, Shawnte Richardson of Maple Heights looks and feels better than ever.
The Best & Worst Foods for Acid Reflux
What you eat can significantly improve – or worsen – acid reflux symptoms and help you avoid other treatments.
Maryam’s Story
When diet and exercise alone were no longer enough to control her weight, Maryam enrolled in the UH Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence+ program.
Can't Burp? Finding Relief for a Rare but Distressing Disorder
The newly identified condition, called retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (RCPD), has a simple, effective treatment to help sufferers find relief.
When Swallowing Difficulties Put a Damper on Dining
Eating and drinking is an important part of socializing for most people, and those with dysphagia often report feelings of isolation, stress and anxiety.