Barrett’s esophagus: Understanding surveillance guidelines

Barrett’s esophagus is when the cells lining the esophagus — the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach — change into the cells lining the intestine. The test for Barrett’s is an endoscopy.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE): From teen to adult care

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is when white blood cells build up in the esophagus and can result in trouble swallowing, heartburn and reflux. As a teen or adolescent with EoE, it’s time to learn how to become comfortable making your own health care decisions.

Celiac disease: Who should be tested

If you’ve been diagnosed with a condition related to celiac disease or have other risk factors, does that mean you should be tested for celiac disease?

Obesity: Learn the facts beyond the scale for Hispanic Americans

Obesity is a disease that impacts some ethnic and racial groups more than others, including nearly half of Hispanic American adults.

Obesity: Advocacy toolkit

Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia that happens when you don’t have enough iron to make healthy red blood cells.

Alpha-gal syndrome with GI symptoms

Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy that causes your body to respond badly after eating meat from mammals and can cause GI or skin symptoms.

Short bowel syndrome (SBS): From teen to adult care

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a rare disorder that happens when you don’t have enough small intestine, or it doesn’t work well. As a teen or adolescent with SBS, it’s time to learn how to become comfortable making your own health care decisions.

Trust Your Gut

Obesity

Obesity is a chronic, complex, and treatable disease. It is associated with having an excess amount of body fat. Obesity is not a choice. Genetic, environmental, and social factors play a role in obesity.