FDA Approves Highly Accurate At-Home Colon Cancer Test
2014-08-11
DNA analysis of stool boosts accuracy rate of Cologuard to more than 90 percent, researchers sayContinue Reading
Black Veterans Less Likely to Get Colon Cancer Screening, Study Finds
2014-08-11
Research in Southern California VA system points to lack of primary care doctor as one factorContinue Reading
Experts Issue Guidelines for Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome
2014-08-08
Certain interventions may ease IBS, while others work against chronic constipationContinue Reading
‘Fist Bump’ May Beat Handshake for Cleanliness
2014-07-28
U.K. researchers found it transferred a tenth of the bacteria that gripping hands didContinue Reading
Diet Changes Can Alter Gut Bacteria, Study Says
2014-07-25
Researchers monitored stool samples of two people for a yearContinue Reading
Less May Be More When It Comes to Gallbladder Surgery
2014-07-08
Studies find less aggressive care before and after surgery may lead to better resultsContinue Reading
Your Stomach Bug May Well Be Norovirus
2014-06-27
Nearly 20 percent of gastroenteritis cases stem from the ‘cruise-ship virus,’ study findsContinue Reading
Gut Microbes Differ in Obese or Diabetic People, Study Finds
2014-06-23
There’s been research to suggest that changes in ‘good’ intestinal bacteria could affect healthContinue Reading
Popular Crohn’s, Colitis Drugs Not Linked to Short-Term Cancer Risk: Study
2014-06-18
After nearly 4 years of follow-up, people taking the drugs were no more likely to develop cancerContinue Reading
Take Heartburn Medicines Before Breakfast for Best Effect
2014-06-11
Too many patients unaware that timing is key to treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Halting Heartburn
2014-06-10
Most frequent heartburn sufferers aren’t taking over-the-counter medications correctly, study findsContinue Reading
New Drug May Treat Constipation Caused by Strong Painkillers
2014-06-09
Trials showed naloxegol improved bowel movements in patients taking narcotics for chronic conditionsContinue Reading
Vaccine for Infant Tummy Bug Cuts Hospitalizations: CDC
2014-06-09
Fewer children admitted for severe diarrhea tied to rotavirus, researchers say
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Could the ‘Ulcer Bug’ Guard Against Obesity?
2014-06-05
International review of countries found higher H. pylori rates corresponded with lower obesity ratesContinue Reading