Esophageal cancer is a serious disease that affects the esophagus, the tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach. It usually grows in silence-and the symptoms become pronounced when the cancer ...

Heartburn, a common ailment, can sometimes signal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While GERD is manageable, persistent symptoms like difficulty swallowing or unexplained weight loss warrant ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) causes inflammation and swelling in your esophagus. It shouldn't change the length of your life, but it could affect your quality of life. Over time, EoE can leave ...

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new clinical practice guideline on the surveillance of Barrett's esophagus, the only known precursor to esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma) ...

Esophageal cancer is classified into adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, with dysphagia as a common symptom. Diagnosis involves endoscopy, biopsy, and imaging to confirm cancer presence and ...

I like the Ready State channel because it comes from a real-life physical therapist whose goal is to help "everyday athletes and human beings enjoy better movement, agility, and strength." Sometimes, ...

After three stressful years, Mark Sevillano Jr. felt like his life was falling into place. At the start of 2024, he began working out at the gym three days a week and eating healthier foods. “I felt ...

FULLERTON, Calif. (KABC) -- The latest findings reveal esophageal cancer rates are up across the board. Many factors can raise your risk, including your line of work. A recently FDA-approved, ...

We tend to think of stretching as something you do before a workout—or maybe something you should do, but don’t. Yet stretching can be one of the most effective tools for preserving and improving ...

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett’s esophagus formation. This condition affects the ...

Esophageal cancer is relatively rare, making up only 1% of all cancer diagnoses in the US. However, it is also one of the most deadly cancers — with a five-year survival rate of only 20%.