When you invest in stocks and mutual funds, you obviously want to make money and grow your asset base. At some point that can mean booking your profits and selling those stocks and funds. But before you put in your sales order, it makes sense to look at the tax implications of that decision.

Investigate new ideas on the intersection and divergence of symptom presentation and pathophysiology in inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome.

For so many years now, acid reflux, a condition where liquid from the stomach goes back up into the esophagus, has been causing pain and inconvenience to many people. Over the years, too, drug companies have been developing "miracle cures" for GERD and its symptoms, like heartburn.

A colonoscopy is a procedure where a doctor inserts a small camera in your lower intestine in order to search for cancer-causing polyps, cancerous tumors or any other medical issues that can affect your colon. For this procedure, your colon needs to be completely clear. In order to make sure your c

Hepatic encephalopathy is a brain disorder that develops in some individuals with liver disease. Hepatic encephalopathy is a complex disorder that encompasses a spectrum or continuum of disease that ranges from a subtle condition with no outward signs or symptoms to a severe form that can cause ...

What are the most common complications after bariatric procedures? How are complications best prevented, investigated, and treated?

Bloating is that uncomfortable swelling you get in your stomach after eating a full meal. Your abdomen can feel tight or even painful. Here are some tips concerning bloating and how to get rid of it.

Researchers document that there are at least five easy tips for curing this condition. Implementing the natural home remedies will not be successful without also adopting healthy life-style changes.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs whan a muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) doesn't close correctly or opens when it shouldn't. This makes the contents of your stomach and digestive juices enter your esophagus. There are a lot of signs and symptoms of GERD.

A colonoscopy is an examination of the colon using a small camera on a tube passed through the anus. Colonoscopies detect growths associated with cancer in the rectum. Colonoscopy intake refers to food and drink that are OK and not OK to "take in" before the procedure.

Examining the operating cycle of financials is an essential part of the decision making process regarding investments. This analysis applies to both individual investors and large multinational corporations. In order to understand the operating cycles, you must first distinguish between long-term fi

Modern refrigeration is justifiably heralded as one of the most significant health advances of the 20th century, but French researchers say it may also be the cause of one malady -- the mysterious bowel disorder known as Crohn's disease.

A step-wise approach to the patient with elevated liver function tests is recommended by Dr. William Balistreri.

Are we getting close to finding a cure for hepatitis B? This new study describes the latest research in the field.

Are there any new imaging techniques currently being used in the diagnosis of Crohn's disease? Read this new study to find out the latest methods.

Dr David Johnson follows up on concerns about proton pump inhibitors and cardiovascular risk, setting the record straight.

What is endoscopic balloon dilation, and is it considered to be a safe and effective alternative to surgical resection in Crohn's disease?

Stress can be blamed for a lot of things, but you can't blame it for the painful hole in the lining of your stomach, aka an ulcer. That's not to say that stress doesn't play a role in ulcers, but the long-held belief that stress is the culprit behind stomach ulcers is simply not true.

When a woman has Crohn's disease, what special considerations are needed during pregnancy?

Is combination therapy the best approach for treating chronic hepatitis C and, if so, which drugs in combination are the most effective? This new study explains.