Food Poisoning by Krista Clark
Foodborne illness, more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is an illness caused by eating contaminated, spoiled or toxic food. Food poisoning can affect one
GERD – Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease by Your Marque Team
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is one of the most common reasons patients go to the doctor. The symptoms appear after food ingestion and include: chest
Q. and A. with Dr. Kiskila- This Month’s Topic: Anemia
Question- Dr. Kiskila, what is anemia? Answer- Anemia is a decreased number of red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen; people with anemia may
Whole Grains: Important for a Healthy Diet by Ashley Terry
Grains are an important part of our daily diet. While the most commonly consumed grains are wheat and corn, the kind most of us eat
Seafood and Shellfish Allergies by Daniel Jo
Americans love seafood. Shrimp, lobster, clams: it’s hard to imagine that people have to avoid it. A seafood allergy is a common food allergy that
Q&A with Dr. Kiskila: Body Mass Index
Author: Dr. Kiskila Question: Dr. Kiskila, what is body mass index?Answer: Body mass index (BMI) is a fast and simple way to check your overall
Gout by Your Marque Team
What is Gout? Gout is a disease that causes sudden severe episodes of pain, tenderness, redness and inflammation in joints. It usually affects one joint
Balancing Calories by Estefani Lopez
A calorie is a unit of energy. Calories are essential for human health and everyone requires different amounts of energy per day depending on age,
Getting the Low-down on Triglycerides by Your Marque Team
You try to live a fit and healthy lifestyle. You have come to understand the types of foods and activities that keep you feeling good.