For Most, Chronic Heartburn Not a Big Risk for Esophageal Cancer
2010-12-19
Except for white men over 60, routine screening may be unnecessary, researchers sayContinue Reading
Oxycontin, Other Opioid Painkillers Tied to Higher Health Risks
2010-12-13
But other factors may explain link seen in two studies involving Medicare patients, expert saysContinue Reading
Online, Mail Reminders Improve Colon Cancer Screening Rates
2010-12-13
But the advantages tend to fade over time and screening rates are still low, researchers findContinue Reading
Researchers Turn Stem Cells Into Intestinal Tissue in Lab
2010-12-13
Feat may further understanding of bowel-related diseasesContinue Reading
Health Tip: If You Have Diverticular Disease
2010-12-02
Lining of the large intestine affectedContinue Reading
Study Suggests Link Between Crohn's Disease and PTSD
2010-12-02
Researchers suggest doctors address psychological needs of patients with the digestive disorderContinue Reading
Worm Therapy Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis
2010-12-01
Findings may lead to new treatments for debilitating bowel diseases, experts sayContinue Reading
No Link Between Heartburn Drugs and Birth Defects: Study
2010-11-24
But experts still urge women to forgo non-essential medications during pregnancyContinue Reading
Too Many Cancers Still Spotted Too Late: CDC
2010-11-24
Screening rates for breast, cervical and colorectal cancers vary greatly among states, report findsContinue Reading
Tiniest Newborns With Down Syndrome Face Other Health Risks
2010-11-22
Combination linked to higher rates of life-threatening heart, lung, digestive disorders, study findsContinue Reading
E. Coli Could Have Long Term Effect on Heart
2010-11-19
Blood pressure, kidneys affected in some patients 8 years later, study findsContinue Reading
Rare, Severe Form of Morning Sickness Appears to Be Genetic
2010-11-16
Pregnant women have 17 times the risk if sister had hyperemesis gravidarum, study findsContinue Reading
Chronic Constipation Appears to Be Increasing Among Kids
2010-10-29
Lack of enough water, fiber and exercise may be partly to blame, researchers suggestContinue Reading