Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Cardiologist Steven Nissen MD, answers this one about symptoms of heart disease.
Digestive
Is It Safe to Take Charcoal Pills for Gas and Bloating?
You may have heard that activated charcoal can relieve gas, bloating and other problems. Are they safe? Do they work? Here’s The Short Answer from an emergency medicine physician.
Can a Specially Designed Body Pillow Prevent Your Acid Reflux?
If you suffer from acid reflux at night, you may get relief in an unexpected way: by sleeping on a specially designed pillow.
My Poop Is Bright Green — Should I Be Concerned?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Gastroenterologist Maged Rizk, MD and OB/Gyn physicians Linda Bradley, MD, and Margaret McKenzie, MD, answer this one about the color of stool.
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Gastroparesis: ‘Smart’ Pill Uncovers This Mysterious Stomach Condition
A “smart” pill can help your doctor diagnose gastroparesis, a condition that reduces your stomach’s ability to empty properly. Find out how the pill works.
How Gut Bacteria May Help Curb Your Heart Disease
Controlling bacteria in your gut may help curb diet-induced heart disease, show Cleveland Clinic researchers. A substance found in olive and grapeseed oils is one potential treatment.
