Yesterday, I saw a Facebook post regarding the recent developments in the study of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In case you haven’t heard, researchers have identified that it’s not excess stomach acid backing up into the esophagus that’s the culprit but an inflammatory response to the secretion of proteins called cytokines. It’s no secret that […]
A few years ago when Stephen King announced he would be releasing a sequel to The Shining, I was excited. I’ve noted here before that King was my gateway drug to adult fiction. I went from reading Judy Blume to Cujo in my reading evolution, so I’ve always had a soft spot for King. I’m […]