One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection
2012-03-13
Small study looked at bacteria that caused German outbreakContinue Reading
Gene Mutations Linked to Crohn's Disease in Ashkenazi Jews
2012-03-08
Jews of Eastern European descent are more likely to have the inflammatory bowel conditionContinue Reading
Acid Reflux From Chronic Heartburn May Damage Teeth
2012-03-08
Study reveals extent of harm that GERD can cause in the mouth, but some preventive measures existContinue Reading
Health Tip: Diabetics, Take Care of Your Feet
2012-03-08
Reduce the risk of foot ulcersContinue Reading
Dangerous Bacteria Also Spreads Outside Hospitals: CDC
2012-03-06
C. difficile infections and death rates at ‘historic highs,’ experts sayContinue Reading
New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Focus on Individual Risk
2012-03-05
Update emphasizes ordering tests based on each patient’s odds of developing the diseaseContinue Reading
Too Many Americans Skipping Colon Cancer Screening
2012-03-02
Americans 50 and older who haven’t had a colonoscopy screening should get one, experts urgeContinue Reading
Children Now Eligible for Screening Test for Bacterium
2012-02-24
Helicobacter pylori causes ulcers, gastritis, certain cancersContinue Reading
In Tougher Economy, Fewer Americans Get Colonoscopy
2012-02-24
High co-pays lead many to skip life-saving screen, study findsContinue Reading
Study Supports CT-Based 'Virtual' Colonoscopy to Spot Colon Cancer
2012-02-23
But other experts believe the approach may still not outperform invasive colonoscopyContinue Reading
Studies Offer More Evidence That Colonoscopy Saves Lives
2012-02-22
Study found 53% lower death rate in patients who had polyps removed during screeningContinue Reading
Raw Milk Causes Most Illness From Dairy Products: CDC
2012-02-21
Twice as many outbreaks occur in states where unpasteurized milk is legalContinue Reading
Is Avoiding Gluten in Foods Always Necessary?
2012-02-21
Many who shun the component of wheat, barley and rye may not need to do so, experts sayContinue Reading