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A new year is a natural reset button. While resolutions often focus on fitness or productivity, preventive healthcare is one of the most impactful ways to invest in your long-term well-being. February is a smart time to pause, regroup, and make sure important screenings and check-ins aren’t slipping through the cracks. This checklist helps patientsRead more

Thanksgiving brings people together—but it can also bring a wave of digestive symptoms many people secretly brace for. Heartburn after the gravy. Bloating after the sides. Indigestion from a plate that was too tempting. If you’ve ever pushed through the discomfort because “it’s just part of the holiday,” you’re not alone. With a little understandingRead more

Fall is here, and with it comes pumpkin season—the perfect time to celebrate one of the most delicious and gut-friendly superfoods. Pumpkin isn’t just for lattes and pies; it’s actually packed with nutrients that support digestion, promote gut health, and plays a role in overall colon health. At Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates (HGA), we’re highlighting theRead more

Earlier this month, communities across the country recognized Stand Up To Cancer Day on September 12. While the day itself has passed, the message remains clear and urgent: Cancer prevention and early detection save lives! At Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates (HGA), we want to emphasize that cancer awareness is not limited to a single day. Every month, everyRead more

Meet Dr. Steven Mathews! We sat down with our newest physician to learn more about him and what makes him so passionate about patient care. Here’s what he had to say:   How many years have you been practicing?  6 total. (3 years Internal Medicine Residency, 3 years GI Fellowship)   Schooling, Residency, Fellowship: Undergraduate:Read more

The only thing more painful than a lower gastrointestinal health issue is talking about it. At Hunterdon Gastroenterology Associates (HGA) we have two goals To make you feel comfortable discussing your symptoms, so we have all the information we need for an accurate diagnosis To give you the most appropriate and proven treatment for long-lastingRead more

Let’s talk about Celiac disease Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. If you have Celiac disease, eating gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye) will trigger an immune response and will, over time, damage the small intestine’s lining and prevent nutrient absorption (malabsorption). An estimated 1 in 133 Americans are affected by CeliacRead more

Stress during the holidays… One of the best things about this time of year is the holidays! But what happens when the weeks leading up to the holidays result in stress? A result of stress can be overeating as well as indigestion. Not only does overeating result in unwanted calories and weight gain but itRead more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Summer 2019 Healthy Bites Digest Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy Most people fear having a colonoscopy. Maybe you have heard about the prep and this scares you; but did you know that one test can save your life? There’s a reason why doctors often recommend that patients between the ages of 50Read more

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Spring 2019 Healthy Bites Digest Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the U.S. and the third most common cancer. 11 Colorectal Cancer is very treatable if caught early.  The American Cancer Society estimates there will be over 140,000 new cases and over 50,000Read more