More than 25% of Americans suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and some of those GERD patients — […] Years of GERD may raise the risk of esophageal cancer
Elaine Hill thrives on being that vibrant splash of color in everyone’s day, but years of digestive discomfort […] Robotic surgery fixes civil servant’s gallstone blues
When Gary Reynolds came down with a bad case of pneumonia this year, he was shocked to learn […] Innovative solution plugs hole between stomach and lung
Families in need have depended on Sissy Franklin for decades as the director of Manna House, the Ellis […] Food pantry director battles breast cancer, infection
Dorothy Reed preaches the importance of colon cancer screenings after her latest colonoscopy revealed a polyp too big […] Getting back to her ‘grandbabies’ after surgery removes colon polyp
Patricia French loves good food and cooks a great deal, but until recently, her gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) […] Heartburn patient enjoys food again after GERD surgery
This summer is shaping up to be one of the hottest ever. It’s critical to drink enough water, […] When water alone may not be enough to stay hydrated
When an Ellis County sheriff’s deputy needs an auto mechanic, Roger Huseman is the man for the job, […] Sheriff’s do-it-all mechanic needed a fix himself, for hernia
Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common diagnosis made by gastroenterologists, affecting 10% to 15% of the population, […] Could IBS begin with a simple stomach bug?
Margaret Adams feels lucky to be back in the classroom with her special-needs students after gallstones in her […] Educator springs back into classroom after gallstone removal
Janet Beard was looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with her family when a cancer diagnosis canceled her plans. […] Pharmacist battles cancer with the right prescription
A supremely self-confident Amy Bosway took part in a beauty pageant after losing half her body weight thanks […] Attorney goes from patient to pageant after weight-loss surgery
Deputy Police Chief Brook Rollins, an avid runner and health enthusiast, rarely gets sick and had never had […] Arlington cop toughs out 5K, unaware he had appendicitis
Last year, Tom Barrett felt an all-too-familiar burning pain in his lower abdomen, and the tell-tale bump above […] With robotic surgery, quick hernia recovery is par for course
Going “gluten free” seems like a healthy idea, if we’re to believe all those labels on supermarket shelves […] When a gluten-free diet might be right for you
Chest pain and shortness of breath may be the most common warning signs of a heart attack, but […] Surprising heart attack signs, from a toothache to shoulder pain
In a medical emergency, swift and reliable help is a must. That’s exactly what Claude Cunningham got last […] For this retired educator, a gallstone nearly turned deadly
When Rob Glenn visited an orthopedic surgeon two years ago, he figured he’d need a new knee. So […] Patient seeking a new knee gets a shock: He’d need …