Norovirus Outbreak Traced to Reusable Grocery Bag
Infection spread after one girl became sick during soccer team travelsContinue Reading
Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea
Study suggests microbes in special yogurts, other foods may help common complaintContinue Reading
Migraines More Likely for People With Celiac Disease, Study Says
Early research also links headaches to gluten problems, Crohn’s disease and colitisContinue Reading
Women Can Waive Test Before Incontinence Surgery: Study
Researchers found similar success rates whether or not patients got the expensive evaluationContinue Reading
Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Kids with chronic illnesses might react differently to new medicines than adults, researchers sayContinue Reading
Black Kids Less Apt to Get Meds for Stomach Pain in ER: Study
However, no differences seen in tests ordered or hospitalization ratesContinue Reading
Low-Radiation CT Scans Effective at Spotting Appendicitis: Study
Approach cuts cancer risk without raising number of unnecessary surgeriesContinue Reading
Hospital Charges Show Huge Variance in Study
For appendicitis, charges ranged from $1,500 to $180,000Continue Reading
Lower Risk for Bowel Obstruction With Less Invasive Surgery: Study
Swedish researchers compared open surgery with laparoscopyContinue Reading
Many Patients Skip Recommended Colonoscopy: Study
Follow-through is more likely with other screening tests for colon cancerContinue Reading
Urinary Incontinence Drugs May Be More Trouble Than They're Worth
Analysis found many women stop taking the medications because of bothersome side effectsContinue Reading
Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Complications can include ulcers, bleeding, study findsContinue Reading
Diagnostic Scans Tied to Radiation Risk for Gastro Patients
Irish study finds rise in radiation exposure over decade parallels increased use of CTContinue Reading