As colorectal cancer rates rise in patients under 50, at least two local health systems are hiring more doctors, realigning care and increasing education.

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Most of us have a ready stock of analgesics in our medicine cabinets. Analgesics are handy pain relievers and can also reduce fever and inflammation.

Rectal bleeding and renal dysfunction in an older patient led to a biopsy that reveals systemic amyloidosis, highlighting a rare gastrointestinal presentation.

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My doctor suggested adding more fiber to my diet. I already eat a diet of salads, fresh vegetables, fish, chicken and some ...

Popcorn feels light, but eating it every day can have a real impact on your stomach. This whole grain packs a surprising amount of fiber, which plays a direct role in digestion. Three cups of ...

Learn when weird or abnormal bleeding might signal cancer and when to call your doctor or primary care professional.

Having very heavy or very light periods is associated with other health problems and affects the quality of life of the women who experience them. According to a study published in Clínica e ...

For more than a century, heparin has been the go-to anticoagulant to prevent harmful blood clots in blood vessels or the heart from forming or getting larger. However, a major side effect is an ...

We are at a breaking point in Syracuse. We often talk about revitalization, but we cannot have a thriving city when 64% of our population are tenants, yet they are living in fear, insecurity and ...

Some patients who have diverticular disease develop complications or recurrent symptoms and medical therapy may be necessary. Findings from recent studies suggest that rifaximin, a poorly absorbed ...