UK Health

For anyone who has experienced heartburn, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), they would likely vouch for how excruciating it can be. Moreover, they would probably mention how crucial but hard it is to find relief. For many, this relief comes from medication. However, a 2017 study conducted by researchers at Washington University of Medicine found that...

I didn’t ask for this and believe me, I don’t want it. I know you roll your eyes, even when you try and hide it. I know you think I’m exaggerating or being dramatic. But this is something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. You’re used to seeing me work and cook, clean, walk, go shopping...

Justine Meader intimately understands how devastating Crohn’s disease can be. As a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, Crohn’s disease often results in a host of debilitating symptoms including abdominal cramps, malabsorption of nutrients, fatigue, and bowel problems. Over time, the colon or other parts of the gastrointestinal tract become inflamed, leading to increasingly worse symptoms. Justine fought...

We all have a risk of developing cancer. Many cancers seem to develop for no apparent reason. However, certain risk factors are known to increase the chance that one or more of your cells will become abnormal and lead to cancer. Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also...

A Big Island Man is asking for help to get relief from what he calls the worst pain of his life. Kana Mook suffers from CRPS and will need to travel to Arkansas for treatment Burning, swelling, painful to the touch: a Big Island Man is asking for help to get relief from what he calls the...