It’s hard to ignore heartburn, which can affect anyone of any age and has nothing to do with your heart. Instead, it’s a symptom of a sometimes temporary, sometimes long-term (chronic) problem in your digestive system that may require attention from a specialist. Prem Chattoo, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist...
Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Keep in mind, however, that you can take steps to reduce your risk of adding to that statistic. Colon cancer most often starts as a polyp, which is a small growth. Screening for precancerous growths is the...