Alcohol could be a tonic or poison, depending on its dose. Moderate drinking can be healthy, but excessive drinking could facilitate various gut-related health issues. Let's take a closer look at how alcohol can affect your digestive health and what preventive measures you can take to maintain good digestive health. How Your Body Digests Alcohol Metabolism is characterized by a series of chemical reactions in the living cells that convert food into energy for life processes and normal ... [Read More]
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Hepatitis A and How It Is Transmitted
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by toxins, alcohol use, certain medication, and viruses. Viruses are considered the most common cause of hepatitis. There are five distinct types of hepatitis caused by different types of hepatitis viruses. Let’s talk about hepatitis A, which is caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV), the transmission of this disease, and where you can go to get vaccine and treatment for hepatitis A in Austin, Texas. What Is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a highly ... [Read More]