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A recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that slightly more than half of all Americans are still not sure what the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) means for them. About 4 in 10 people aren’t sure if the law is still in effect. (It is). Starting October 1, 2013, this health-care […]
Read moreAccording to the Calorie Control Council, “the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat from snacking and feasting.” The following are some tips to help decrease the caloric increase, according to Toby Amidor, from US News: Turkey: “Smaller birds are usually more tender than larger birds in which could […]
Read moreAccording to a study, “Americans with health insurance are more likely than uninsured people to use preventive services…”, reports Health Day News. However, insurance status had no effect on risky behaviors such as smoking, weight gain and not using a seat belt, according to the Journal of American Board of Family Medicine. As the year-end […]
Read moreDave Barry is a writer for the Miami Herald and wrote a cometic piece about his experience having a colonoscopy. Not only is the following column informative, but it sheds light on a reality that happens more often than not. Click here to link to the Miami Herald website, where this article was originally published […]
Read moreGraduate Degree: Masters, Physician Assistant Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Post-Bacc. Study: University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA Undergraduate Study: BA, Art, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN Granite Peaks Gastroenterology is pleased to welcome May Marschner, PA-C to our team! What do shrimp and grits, marathons, and jazz music all have in […]
Read moreFor years, people have believed that stress caused ulcers. While stress does contribute to a number of gastrointestinal issues (i.e., Irritable Bowel Syndrome), it is not the cause of ulcers. There are two main causes of ulcers: (1) Medications, primarily non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which includes both over-the-counter and prescription medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, […]
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