Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks and Cancer (The Basics)
Can aspirin prevent health problems? Yes, aspirin can prevent a few different health problems in certain people. For example, in people who have had […]
Hepatitis C Treatments (The Basics)
Should I be treated for hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a serious infection and a major cause of liver disease. Treatment is […]
Barrett’s Esophagus (The Basics)
What is Barrett’s esophagus? Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to […]
Nausea and Vomiting in Adults (The Basics)
What are nausea and vomiting? Nausea is the feeling you get when you think you might throw up. Vomiting is when you […]
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (The Basics)
What is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease? Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, sometimes called NAFLD, is a condition in which fat builds up in […]
Severe Abdominal Pain (The Basics)
Are there different types of abdominal pain? Yes. “Abdominal pain” means pain in the abdomen (or belly), which is the part of […]
Cirrhosis (The Basics)
What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a disease that scars the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper right side […]
Hepatitis C (The Basics)
What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease that harms the liver. The liver is a big organ in the upper […]
Colon Polyps (The Basics)
What are colon polyps? Colon polyps are tiny growths that form on the inside of the large intestine (also known as the […]
Bloody Stools (The Basics)
What are bloody stools? “Stools” is another word for “bowel movements.” If you have bloody stools, you might see bright red blood: […]