Esophageal Cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States. Clinical Studies have shown that several factors can make a person more likely to develop cancer of the esophagus. The most recognized factor is whether a person […]
The week of November 23rd to November 29th is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. GERD happens when food and liquid from the stomach move back up into the esophagus, causing irritation of the lining of the esophagus. The symptoms of […]
May has been designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month and May 19, 2015 as Hepatitis Testing Day. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in concert with all public and private healthcare providers, are working to shed light on this […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year over 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more […]
Dr. Richard Moccia was interview by The Rockland Times on GERD Awareness and Prevention.  The 12th annual Gastro Intestinal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week was held from November 23rd to November 29th. It is sponsored by the Intestinal Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal […]
Hundreds of cancer patients, survivors and volunteers from the Mid-Atlantic States traveled to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday September 16, 2014 for an annual trip seeking support for continued cancer research, prevention and palliative care funding.Additionally, the group was lobbying for […]
The New York Times in a Wellness Blog, authored by Gretchen Reynolds show the results of research performed Dr. Fergus Shanahan, Professor of Gastroenterology and the Director of the Alimentary Pharmabiotics Center at University College Cork, part of the National […]
The pancreas is one of those body parts you never think about, until something goes wrong with it! The pancreas is a long, flat gland tucked behind the stomach that does many jobs. One of those jobs is to make […]
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Every year over 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than […]
