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• Colitis May Force Georges St-Pierre to Retire from MMA

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• Fast Food Chain Offers Gluten-Free Substitute

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• What Triggers Heartburn?

  Heartburn is a very uncomfortable situation that transpires in the body, characterized by a fiery sensation in the lower chest cavity. Heartburn is typically initiated after the consumption of certain foods and beverages. The fiery sensation an individual will experience is then followed by a bitter...

• What Causes Colon Cancer?

  As with any cancer, genetic factors play a role in colon cancer as well. However, greater than 75% to 90% of the population develops colon cancer with little or no genetic risk. This means that genetic factors play only a minor role in colon cancers.What are the genetic factors that predispose you...

• What Causes Gastroenteritis?

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