In U.S., Salmonella Is on the Rise While E. Coli Retreats
2011-06-07
CDC says salmonella now causes majority of hospitalizations linked to foodborne illnessContinue Reading
Eating Dirt Has Long, Maybe Healthy, History
2011-06-06
Review of data on ‘geophagy’ suggests people do it to help ward off germs and parasitesContinue Reading
Deadly E. Coli Strain in Europe Should Serve as Warning, Experts Say
2011-06-02
Though unlikely to spread to U.S. shores, dangerous strains of bacteria becoming more commonContinue Reading
Can Removing Tonsils, Appendix Boost Early Heart Attack Risk?
2011-06-01
Tonsillectomy, appendectomy before age 20 may slightly raise threat, study suggestsContinue Reading
Solesta Gel Approved for Fecal Incontinence
2011-05-31
A condition affecting 5.5 million AmericansContinue Reading
Dificid Approved to Treat C. diff Diarrhea
2011-05-31
Bacterial infection commonly acquired in hospitalsContinue Reading
Childhood Cancer Therapies Tied to Gastrointestinal Issues
2011-05-25
More than 40% of survivors reported GI problems in the 20 years after treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Pills, Surgery Both Effective for Chronic Reflux: Study
2011-05-17
Each approach seems to ease condition, each has pluses and minuses, experts sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Painkillers May Cause Stomach Problems
2011-05-16
Suggestions for how to protect yourself while using NSAIDs such as aspirinContinue Reading
Poor Sleep Tied to Incontinence, Impotence
2011-05-16
Two studies find links between sleep apnea and ED, and restless nights and urinary problemsContinue Reading
Lactose Intolerance May Sometimes Be in the Head, Not the Gut
2011-05-12
Study finds some who report having it may actually have psychological disorderContinue Reading
Vaginal Mesh Surgery Effective for Bladder Prolapse Repair: Report
2011-05-11
But, study finds higher rates of serious complications vs. standard procedureContinue Reading
Colonoscopy Better Than Alternative at Spotting Cancer in Seniors: Study
2011-05-10
But internist says sigmoidoscopy still has valueContinue Reading