Author: Manisha “Mona” Dave, MD Pediatric Gastroenterologist

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month:  1 in 7 people are affected by IBS. An Australian research team at Monash University developed a dietary management approach to control symptoms associated with IBS: the Low FODMAP Diet. The Low FODMAP diet requires the expert guidance of a...

Colorectal Cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women combined in the U.S. Colorectal Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the U.S. 151,030 people will be diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer in 2022 and 52,580...

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Did you know that early detection through prevention and screening dramatically reduces fatalities from Colorectal Cancer? Screening is the #1 way to prevent Colorectal Cancer. Colorectal Cancer can develop with few, if any, symptoms. These symptoms may include:  A change in bowel...