People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests.More >>
People who take certain types of antidepressants may be at higher risk for potentially deadly Clostridium difficile infection, a new study suggests.More >>
Patients who take antihistamines to reduce stomach acid are at increased risk for infection with Clostridium difficile, a common cause of diarrhea, a new study finds.More >>
Patients who take antihistamines to reduce stomach acid are at increased risk for infection with Clostridium difficile, a common cause of diarrhea, a new study finds.More >>
Gastric bypass surgery may help people lose weight by changing the makeup of bacteria living in the intestines, suggests a new study conducted in mice.More >>
Gastric bypass surgery may help people lose weight by changing the makeup of bacteria living in the intestines, suggests a new study conducted in mice.More >>
The first five patients to try a new, minimally invasive weight-loss procedure dropped an average of more than 45 pounds in six months, researchers report.More >>
The first five patients to try a new, minimally invasive weight-loss procedure dropped an average of more than 45 pounds in six months, researchers report.More >>
A new norovirus strain caused most of the outbreaks of the contagious intestinal illness in the United States between September and December last year.More >>
A new norovirus strain caused most of the outbreaks of the contagious intestinal illness in the United States between September and December last year.More >>
It might be a good idea to take stock of the heartburn products in your medicine cabinet before heading out to any holiday parties, an expert advises.More >>
It might be a good idea to take stock of the heartburn products in your medicine cabinet before heading out to any holiday parties, an expert advises.More >>
A new drug significantly reduces the abdominal pain and constipation characteristic of certain types of irritable bowel syndrome, according to two new studies.More >>
A new drug significantly reduces the abdominal pain and constipation characteristic of certain types of irritable bowel syndrome, according to two new studies.More >>
Linzess has been approved by the FDA to treat forms of chronic constipation that don't respond to traditional treatment, and irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by constipation.More >>
Linzess has been approved by the FDA to treat forms of chronic constipation that don't respond to traditional treatment, and irritable bowel syndrome accompanied by constipation.More >>
A pharmaceutical company says preliminary findings support a spray-on treatment that uses skin cells to speed the healing of venous leg ulcers, a condition that often strikes the elderly.More >>
A pharmaceutical company says preliminary findings support a spray-on treatment that uses skin cells to speed the healing of venous leg ulcers, a condition that often strikes the elderly.More >>
New research suggests that 1.4 million Americans have celiac disease but don't realize it, while 1.6 million people are on gluten-free diets -- a treatment for celiac disease -- even though they might not need it.More >>
New research suggests that 1.4 million Americans have celiac disease but don't realize it, while 1.6 million people are on gluten-free diets -- a treatment for celiac disease -- even though they might not need it.More >>
The use of oral contraceptives by younger women or hormone therapy by older women may be linked with inflammatory bowel disease, new research indicates.More >>
The use of oral contraceptives by younger women or hormone therapy by older women may be linked with inflammatory bowel disease, new research indicates.More >>
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Sunday, May 19 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:05:26 GMT
The school year will be ending shortly and at Camp Breathe Easy kids and parents are reminded asthma triggers are everywhere, even when they are playing in the park this summer.More >>
The school year will be ending shortly and at Camp Breathe Easy kids and parents are reminded asthma triggers are everywhere, even when they are playing in the park this summer.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:53:12 GMT
Holly Harrison was at work this past Valentine's Day when things took a sudden and dramatic turn for the worse. Harrison became sick in the stomach and passed out in the bathroom.More >>
Holly Harrison was at work this past Valentine's Day when things took a sudden and dramatic turn for the worse. Harrison became sick in the stomach and passed out in the bathroom.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:20:03 GMT
One of the advances the research team showcased was Telehealth therapy. This is a the use of videoconferencing with programs like Skype where patients can log on from anywhere for a session.More >>
One of the advances the research team showcased was Telehealth therapy. This is a the use of videoconferencing with programs like Skype where patients can log on from anywhere for a session.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:11:16 GMT
Wendy Anderson said Jolie can show other women it will be okay. She had an elective mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in her other breast.More >>
Wendy Anderson said Jolie can show other women it will be okay. She had an elective mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in her other breast.More >>
Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer.More >>
"I hope that other women can benefit from my experience," Angelina Jolie wrote in a powerful op-ed article Tuesday, explaining her decision to go public with having her breasts removed to avoid cancer.More >>
