Amy Jacob

Energy drinks are the popular drink of choice for teens, particularly when seeking that “extra kick†needed to stay awake.

Visits to the gastroenterologist for pre-colonoscopy consultations could add to a slew of unnecessarily expensive procedural costs.

The inaugural national survey assessing skin infections among high school athletes showed wrestlers hold the record for the highest number of infections.

It’s long been understood sun exposure is the primary source of vitamin D and that vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency are linked to health problems affecting 40% of children and 60% of adults.

A compound called bixin, found in the natural food additive annatto, can be used to help prevent skin cancer.

Laparoscopic surgery was more cost-effective and produced better patient outcomes compared to open surgery for those receiving elective colorectal resections.

The FDA has approved sumatriptan nasal powder (Onzetra Xsail/Avanir Pharmaceuticals) for treating of adults suffering from acute migraines with or without aura.

The transformation process for transgender patients involves many moving parts; these individuals can seek help from a wide range of clinicians, including dermatologists, who can consult on facial transformations for women.

Rosacea has been linked to a significantly increased risk of developing glioma.

A recent study revealed the pathogenic similarities and differences between cutaneous psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved dexlansoprazole (Dexilant SoluTab/Takeda Pharmaceuticals), a new formulation for the treatment of heartburn-associated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults age 18 and older.

Often, patients suffering from gastrointestinal issues are too embarrassed or uncomfortable to schedule a colonoscopy.

Venous thromboembolism is a serious condition that requires a high level of care and treatment. A recent study looked at how the prescribing of Xarelto has helped the treatment process.

The CDC has seen a tremendous growth in acute HCV infection reports among patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Younger women (below age 40) who are diagnosed with melanoma frequently report that they began indoor tanning at an earlier age.

Patients suffering from chronic pain often ignore labels on over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, increasing their risk for gastrointestinal side effects and overdose.

It has long been understood that administering antibiotics to children early on is linked to higher risks of obesity and immune-mediated diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and asthma.

An inaugural trial using “smart†pills that measured intestinal gases inside a patient’s body showed favorable results and revealed ways in which fiber affects the gut.

One in seven patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) in the US were below the age of 50 at the time of diagnosis, which is the typical age recommended to begin screening.

Gastroschisis, a birth defect that causes a baby’s internal organ’s to spill out of the body, is becoming more prevalent, especially among infants born to mothers under the age of 20.

Although bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment against obesity, only 1-2% of qualified patients are able to undergo this procedure due to limited access, patient choice, associated risks, and expensive costs.

Peppermint oil is the latest irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) treatment recommended by gastrointestinal specialists.

A correlation has been found between indoor tanning and substance abuse among high school students in Colorado.

Skin cancer could be more fatal when diagnosed in pregnant women within a year of giving birth.

Just the thought of consuming fecal pills, one’s own or someone else’s, is enough to make people lose weight.

Age matters when it comes to patients’ access to psoriasis treatment.

Cheese contains a natural food preservative, nisin, which can destroy cancer cells.

Biologic drug secukinumab (Cosentyx/Novartis), already FDA approved in January 2015 to treat chronic plaque psoriasis, has now been approved for two new indications: the treatment of active ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

New research has discovered the biological connection between obesity and an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).

Patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can reduce their symptoms with the substance ebastine found in histamines used to treat hay fever.