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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

Hunterdon Gastroenterology Summer 2018 Healthy Bites Digest How to deal with hemorrhoids No one really wants to talk about Hemorrhoids. However, three out of four adults will experience this condition in their lifetime. Pain, itching, irritation and bleeding may all be signs of hemorrhoids and the embarrassment of talking to anyone about this can beRead more

February is National Heart Health Awareness Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. The good news? It is also one of the most preventable. Making small changes in your habits can make a real difference to your ticker. Some of those changes include: ChooseRead more

Every year over 30% of Americans resolve that they are going to lose weight in the coming year. Unfortunately only about 9% of them feel that they have succeeded by the end of the year. Carrying extra weight around can negatively impact your health. If you’re carrying extra pounds, you face a higher-than-average risk ofRead more