Friday, November 27, 2009

digestive disorders

'Cruise Ship Virus' Vaccine Stems From Tobacco

Benefits for fighting norovirus include cost, speed, report shows more >>

Health Tip: Bloated and Gassy?

Cut down on foods that worsen symptoms more >>

Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk

Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers more >>

Gut Hormone Could be Key to Blood Sugar

Lab study may point to new direction for diabetes treatment more >>

Not-For-Profit Nursing Homes Fare Better in Studies

Quality of care higher than in for-profit residences, review finds more >>

Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA

Agency strengthens 'black box' warning on medicines such as Enbrel, Remicade more >>

Health Tip: When Constipation Requires a Doctor's Appointment

Signs that it may be a serious problem more >>

With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good

Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder more >>

Recession Takes Toll on Children's Health

National poll finds kids in poorest families feel effects most more >>

Colonoscopy Beats 'Camera Pill' at Catching Colon Cancer

But less invasive detection method still shows promise, scientists say more >>

Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles

It's safer to keep beach underfoot than to dig in it, survey finds more >>

Arthritis Drug Raises Risk of Tuberculosis

But researchers still don't know why a certain therapy appears to reactivate latent TB more >>

Health Tip: The Lactose-Intolerant Diet

Choose foods that are easier to digest more >>

Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem

Study suggests proton pump inhibitors could aggravate acid trouble more >>

Drug Limits Stomach Trouble in Patients Taking Low-Dose Aspirin

Study found famotidine effective at curtailing ulcers more >>

Constipation May Lead to Other Problems

Hemorrhoids, incontinence and more can result, research shows more >>

Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study

Israeli researchers find short-term use during pregnancy should be safe more >>

Finding May Lead to Vaccine for Traveler's Diarrhea

Researchers discover key clues to bacteria's structure more >>

Acupuncture May Relieve Heartburn In Pregnancy

But it's no better than standard treatment, one expert says more >>

4 Common Diarrhea Causes—and What to Do if You Get Sick

Diarrhea and accompanying woes are among the most common illnesses in the U.S. more >>

Abdominal Surgery May Become Easier for Patients

Advanced technique is said to reduce post-op pain and scarring more >>

Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients

Remission rates higher with combination therapy, study finds more >>

Heart Drug Combos Raise Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Specialists should consider risks vs. benefits, researcher says more >>

Powerful Antacids Raise Chances of Fracture

But benefits still outweigh risks for patients who rely on them, experts say more >>

Simple Test Could Detect More Gastrointestinal Cancers

One stool sample can be used to perform several screens, researchers say more >>

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