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Weight Loss Drugs And Tummy Issues
Medically reviewed by Riaz S. Chowdhury, MD, PhD, AGAF, FACGIn recent decades, Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (G...
Gastroenterology
Signs Symptoms and Treatment of GERD — Be Happier this Holiday Season
Holidays are a time for more gathering, more socializing and more eating. For people with gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), this can take the happy out of a holiday celebration. So, as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Three Kings Day and more incredible festivities approach, learn more from Dr. Dina Ahmad of WakeMed Gastroenterology about […]
Gastroenterology
Colorectal Cancer Awareness is Always Important
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States? Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is about one in 20 (five percent). The risk is slightly more for men. According to the National Cancer Institute, every year, about 151,030 Americans are […]
Gastroenterology
Food Safety From Start to Finish
The holidays are here again, and that means lots of merrymaking — with food. If you’re preparing delicious meats and treats for others to enjoy, there’s more to consider than tantalizing tastes, scintillating aromas, visual appeal and delightful textures. The foremost consideration is food safety during handling, preparation and storage since data collected from the […]
Cary Hospital
Mother-Daughter Duo Works Together for Weight Loss
Losing weight is hard when you don’t have the support you need to be successful. Fortunately this hard-working mother/daughter duo had one another, the incredible care team at WakeMed Cary Hospital, and one of the nation’s most renowned endobariatric weight loss doctors on their side — and their story of weight loss success is one […]
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: What Everyone Should Know About GERD
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? GERD happens when acidic stomach contents escape and enter the esophagus (food pipe). Most of us experience occasional GERD and this is normal. However, over 20% of the US population experiences persistent GERD symptoms requiring attention. What are the symptoms of GERD? The most common symptom is a burning […]
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