Dr. Christian M Mendez MD

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• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Hepatitis B?

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• Probiotics May Not Relieve Constipation in Children

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• What Kind of Dietary Fiber Do We Need?

  Fiber or roughage is the indigestible part of our food that plays an important part in health. Dietary fiber is found naturally in the plant parts that we eat. They are not digested but just pass through our system, absorb water, and aid in bowel movement. We all have heard that fiber is important,...

• Celiac Disease Patients do not Experience More Depression

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• Yellow Eyes: When to Be Concerned

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