Gastrointestinal Problems

For Endoscopes Tied to Serious Infections, Current Cleaning Methods Not Enough

On: August 5, 2015

In: Cancer, Doctors and Health Care, Gastrointestinal Problems, General Health, Health & Technology, Infectious Disease

Study found microbes still adhering to endoscopes, even after multi-step disinfection protocols were followedContinue Reading

Patients Have Many Options When Faced With Gallbladder Disease

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 23, 2015

In: Gastrointestinal Problems, Health & Technology

Team of experts outlines pluses, minuses of various surgical approachesContinue Reading

Less-Invasive Repair of Aortic Aneurysm Better in Short Term: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 22, 2015

In: Gastrointestinal Problems, Health & Technology, Healthy Living, Heart / Cardiovascular

But survival advantage it showed in fixing bulging, weak spot diminished over timeContinue Reading

Less-Invasive Repair of Aortic Aneurysm Better in Short Term: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 22, 2015

In: Gastrointestinal Problems, Health & Technology, Healthy Living, Heart / Cardiovascular

But survival advantage it showed in fixing bulging, weak spot diminished over timeContinue Reading

Beach Sand, Not Water, More Likely to Make You Sick

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 17, 2015

In: Gastrointestinal Problems, Infectious Disease

Study finds bacteria from wastewater can linger much longer in the sand than in the seaContinue Reading

Surgery May Beat Drugs for Ulcerative Colitis: Study

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 13, 2015

In: Diseases, Gastrointestinal Problems, Health & Technology, Seniors, Vitamins / Drugs

Patients 50 and up with advanced disease benefited the mostContinue Reading

Extreme Weather May Raise Risk of Salmonella Infection, Study Says

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 10, 2015

In: Environmental, Food and Health, Gastrointestinal Problems, Infectious Disease, Mental Health

Germ causes about 1.2 million cases of severe ‘stomach flu’ in the U.S. each yearContinue Reading

Severe Burns May Trigger Dangerous Shifts in Gut Germs

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 8, 2015

In: Arthritis, Bones & Joints, Gastrointestinal Problems, Skin Care

Study suggests that treating patients with probiotics might help prevent complications
Continue Reading

Colon Cancer Deaths Falling, Except in 3 U.S. Regions

By: Weekly MD Team

On: July 8, 2015

In: Cancer, Gastrointestinal Problems

Rates are stagnant in parts of the Mississippi Delta, Appalachia and eastern Virginia, study findsContinue Reading

Health Tip: Identifying Symptoms of GERD

By: Weekly MD Team

On: June 24, 2015

In: Gastrointestinal Problems

Heartburn is a primary characteristicContinue Reading

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For Endoscopes Tied to Serious Infections, Current Cleaning Methods Not Enough

Patients Have Many Options When Faced With Gallbladder Disease

Less-Invasive Repair of Aortic Aneurysm Better in Short Term: Study

Less-Invasive Repair of Aortic Aneurysm Better in Short Term: Study

Beach Sand, Not Water, More Likely to Make You Sick

Surgery May Beat Drugs for Ulcerative Colitis: Study

Extreme Weather May Raise Risk of Salmonella Infection, Study Says

Severe Burns May Trigger Dangerous Shifts in Gut Germs

Colon Cancer Deaths Falling, Except in 3 U.S. Regions

Health Tip: Identifying Symptoms of GERD

Dad’s Epilepsy Med Use Won’t Harm His Kids: Study

Certain Prostate Meds Might Help Prevent Dementia

Dad Plays Role in His Infant’s Microbiome

New Antibiotic May Be Effective in Treating Gonorrhea

Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia

FDA Approves First At-Home Test to Diagnose Three STIs in Women

Smart Shirt Might Predict Heart Problems

FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Some Animal Testing

HHS Launches New Autism Study Despite Experts’ Concerns

Experts Warn Bird Flu Could Pose Growing Risk to Human Health

More Americans Can’t Afford Health Care, Prescriptions

RFK Jr. Suggests Letting Bird Flu Spread