New Weight-Loss Surgery May Not Ease Chronic Heartburn
2014-02-05
Study finds sleeve gastrectomy often doesn’t relieve acid reflux, and sometimes makes it worseContinue Reading
At-Home Stool Test for Colon Cancer Called Accurate, But Not Foolproof
2014-02-03
Review of 19 studies found the exam spotted the disease about 79 percent of the timeContinue Reading
Docs Detail Healthy Food Choices for Super Bowl Sunday
2014-01-31
Pace yourself, pass on junk food, throw in some veggie alternativesContinue Reading
Health Tip: Losing Weight? Reduce Your Risk of Gallstones
2014-01-22
(HealthDay News) — If you’re among the millions of people who are trying to lose weight, you may not realize that you could be at greater risk of developing gallstones. The U.S. National Institutes of Health’s Weight-control Information Network offers these suggestions to help lower your risk: Try to loseContinue Reading
Quinoa May Be Safe Grain for People With Celiac Disease
2014-01-21
Small study found no ill effects from consumption, although longer-term studies are needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Gluten-Free Diet May Help Protect Bones in People With Celiac Disease
2014-01-16
Study found risk for fracture was less for those who avoided wheat, other grainsContinue Reading
Common Infant Vaccine Tied to Slight Rise in Risk for Bowel Complication
2014-01-14
But chances of complication much lower than with previous rotavirus vaccine, studies show
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Recession Triggered Wave of Health Worries, Study Finds
2014-01-09
Internet searches rose for stress-related conditions such as ulcers and back painContinue Reading
Gut Bacteria Shift Quickly After Changes in Diet, Study Shows
2013-12-11
Number and type of gut microbes shifted within a day of eating plant- or animal-based foods exclusivelyContinue Reading
Acid-Reflux Drugs Tied to Lower Levels of Vitamin B-12
2013-12-10
Study found risk of deficiency rose with longer use, higher dosesContinue Reading