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Kenan Thompson Launches 'GERD is No Joke' Campaign

4/6/2025

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Kenan Thompson, the beloved veteran of Saturday Night Live, has bravely opened up about his two-year battle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which caused him debilitating heartburn and voice problems. Now, with a diagnosis in hand, he’s taking action by launching the "GERD is No Joke" campaign to shine a light on this often-overlooked condition and encourage others to seek help.

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Kenan Thompson, the beloved veteran of Saturday Night Live, has bravely opened up about his two-year battle with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which caused him debilitating heartburn and voice problems. Now, with a diagnosis in hand, he’s taking action by launching the "GERD is No Joke" campaign to shine a light on this often-overlooked condition and encourage others to seek help.