Hemorrhoids Are Common, Preventable and Treatable
2013-02-15
They’re the U.S. health subject most searched for online, FDA reportsContinue Reading
Patients Urged to Watch for Trouble After Colon Surgery
2013-02-13
Wound drainage, bowel problems, fever can signal post-op complications, expert panel saysContinue Reading
C-Section, Formula May Disrupt ‘Good’ Gut Bacteria in Babies
2013-02-11
But, small study did not determine effect on children’s future healthContinue Reading
Pet Hedgehogs Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in 8 States
2013-01-31
CDC is investigating cases of rare strain of stomach bug linked to the animalsContinue Reading
Constipation Treatments Not Equally Effective: Review
2013-01-28
Seniors with condition can suffer serious health problemsContinue Reading
Chronic Heartburn Could Spur Asthma in Some Patients
2013-01-25
Study reinforces the link, and a new test might be better at spotting the problem, experts sayContinue Reading
Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children: Study
2013-01-25
Expert says NSAIDs are overused for treating kids with feverContinue Reading
CDC Researchers Spot Increase in New ‘Stomach Bug’ Strain
2013-01-24
A norovirus from Australia caused majority of U.S. outbreaks at the end of 2012Continue Reading
Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
2013-01-24
Rotavirus infection causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and can be deadlyContinue Reading
U.S. Vets With Gulf War Syndrome Need Individualized Treatment: Report
2013-01-23
The Institute of Medicine calls the syndrome a ‘very real, highly diverse’ conditionContinue Reading
FDA Approves 1st Skin Patch to Combat Migraines
2013-01-21
Zecuity treats headache and the nausea that can make it hard for some sufferers to swallow pills, experts sayContinue Reading
FDA Gives Nod to Botox to Treat Overactive Bladder
2013-01-21
Injections of the drug into bladder muscle appear to ease incontinence, agency saysContinue Reading
How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School: Expert
2013-01-20
If kids aren’t well enough to learn, it’s best to keep them homeContinue Reading
Fecal ‘Transplant’ to Cure Gut Infection?
2013-01-16
In small study, new treatment was more effective than antibiotic on hard-to-treat bacteriaContinue Reading