Posts in Internal Medicine

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Beyond Cholesterol: The Hidden Risk of High Homocysteine

While cholesterol often dominates the conversation surrounding cardiovascular health, a lesser-known amino acid called homocysteine plays a critical role in the complex biology of heart[…]

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The “Triple Threat” Cholesterol You Might Be Missing

February is Heart Month, the perfect time to look beyond the basics of cardiovascular health. While many of us are familiar with LDL (“bad”) and[…]

Medical diagram showing a cross-section of the stomach and esophagus, highlighting the location of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) valve.

Rethinking Heartburn: Why Low Stomach Acid Could Be the Culprit

While acid reflux is commonly blamed on an excess of stomach acid, a growing body of research suggests that for many sufferers, the root cause[…]

Split comparison showing a healthy liver with whole foods and exercise versus a fatty liver with junk food and a sedentary lifestyle.

The Shift to MASLD: A New Name for a Global Epidemic

The condition formerly known as Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) has been officially renamed Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). This change, driven by a[…]

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Antibiotic Stewardship

During peak flu season, it is medically vital to distinguish between viral infections—such as influenza, the common cold, and COVID-19—and bacterial infections. Antibiotics are precision[…]