Recession Triggered Wave of Health Worries, Study Finds
2014-01-09
Internet searches rose for stress-related conditions such as ulcers and back painContinue Reading
FDA Warns Against Misuse of Laxatives
2014-01-09
Ignoring dosing instructions, cautions can lead to serious side effects with some of these productsContinue Reading
Survey Finds Widespread Contamination in Chicken
2013-12-19
Potentially harmful bacteria and antibiotic resistance common in 316 raw poultry samples testedContinue Reading
E. Coli ‘Superbug’ May Pose Major Health Threat: Study
2013-12-17
Drug-resistant H30-Rx strain can lead to blood infection, researchers sayContinue Reading
Doctors Warn Against Raw Milk for Kids, Pregnant Women
2013-12-16
Policy statement from pediatricians’ group bolstered by Minnesota study on foodborne illnessContinue Reading
Gut Bacteria Shift Quickly After Changes in Diet, Study Shows
2013-12-11
Number and type of gut microbes shifted within a day of eating plant- or animal-based foods exclusivelyContinue Reading
Acid Reflux Drugs and Vitamin Deficiency
2013-12-11
Long-term use of popular medications prescribed for acid reflux and chronic heartburn linked to Vitamin B deficiency.
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Acid-Reflux Drugs Tied to Lower Levels of Vitamin B-12
2013-12-10
Study found risk of deficiency rose with longer use, higher dosesContinue Reading
Germs That Inhabit Gut May Affect Colon Cancer Risk
2013-12-06
Some digestive bacteria might help prevent disease, while other types could be harmful, study suggestsContinue Reading
Stem Cell Discovery Might Someday Help Treat Colitis, Crohn’s
2013-12-06
Researchers envision ability to replace disease-damaged organsContinue Reading
Age-Related Colon Condition Not Cause for Alarm, Study Says
2013-12-05
Chances of diverticulosis developing into serious disorder are slimmer than thoughtContinue Reading
Thalidomide May Help Kids With Crohn’s Disease
2013-11-26
Drug previously tied to birth defects helped induce remission in children with difficult-to-treat disease
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Might Stomach Artery Treatment Be Future Weight-Loss Tool?
2013-11-25
Early study found unexpected side effect after procedure to stop bleedingContinue Reading
Generic Aciphex Approved to Treat Chronic Heartburn
2013-11-08
Also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), common condition involves backflow of stomach acidContinue Reading