Massachusetts Health Law Cut Race Gap for Certain Surgeries: Study
2013-10-02
More blacks, Hispanics get less-invasive procedures for appendicitis, gallbladder since state health reformContinue Reading
Health Tip: Ease Cramps From Irritable Bowel
2013-10-01
Eat smaller, more frequent mealsContinue Reading
Smokers Have Higher Complication Risk After Colon Surgery, Study Finds
2013-09-27
Current smokers had highest rates of pneumonia, infectionContinue Reading
Bacterial Infection’s Spread Occurs Beyond Health Care Settings: Study
2013-09-25
Review of C. difficile suggests most transmission takes place outside of hospitals, nursing homesContinue Reading
Study Finds No Connection Between Autism, Celiac Disease
2013-09-25
Research casts doubt on practice of placing children with autism on a gluten-free diet, experts say
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Concussion Symptoms May Not Differ in Teen, Young Adult Athletes
2013-09-24
But study authors say recovery period might varyContinue Reading
Colon Cancer Screening
2013-09-19
Sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy, which is better at cutting your colon cancer risk?Continue Reading
Colon Cancer Screenings Work, Twin Studies Report
2013-09-18
Colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and even fecal blood testing all lower risk of cancer deathContinue Reading
Could E. Coli Vaccine for Cows Cut Human Infections?
2013-09-17
Study of Scottish cattle suggests spread to people would drop by 85 percentContinue Reading
Bullied Kids Often Develop Physical Symptoms, Study Says
2013-09-16
Sometimes a stomach ache or headache can be a cry for helpContinue Reading
Older Age May Mean Fewer Hangovers
2013-09-13
But study doesn’t show why seniors suffer less headache, nausea than younger people after heavy drinkingContinue Reading
Gut Bugs May Hold Key to Weight Control, Mouse Study Suggests
2013-09-05
Findings hint that obese people might benefit from transfer of stomach bacteria of thinner peopleContinue Reading
In Type 2 Diabetes, Gut May ‘Taste’ Sugar Differently
2013-08-28
Small study suggests people with condition absorb glucose more rapidlyContinue Reading
Your Gut Bacteria May Predict Your Obesity Risk
2013-08-28
Studies also found that high-fiber, low-fat diet can change bacteria makeup for the betterContinue Reading