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Upper Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor uses an endoscope—a flexible tube with a camera—to see the lining of your upper GI tract.

The “Colors” of Sounds Have an Effect on All of Us

Who knew sounds had "colors" which specifically affect us in terms of attention, mood, and relaxation? Now we know.

Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson’s Health Wake-Up Call

As a physician, I spend much of my day helping people navigate serious illnesses. But even outside of cancer, some conditions can quietly — but...

A Physician Travels to South Asia Seeking Enduring Lessons From the Eradication of Smallpox

Smallpox was certified eradicated in 1980, but I first learned about the disease’s twisty, storied history in 1996 while interning at the World Health...