Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells
Scientists not sure if finding points to potential problems; maker stands by medication
full story » New Guidelines Issued for Management of IBS
Group reviews conventional and alternative therapies to treat irritable bowel symptoms
full story » Magnets in Kids' Toys Pose Broad Dangers
Swallowing them can block bowel; warnings not mandated on packages, study says
full story » Uninsured Face Worse Outcomes After Diverticulitis
Delaying care, they may present with more complications, experts say
full story » FDA Puts Black-Box Warning on Bowel-Cleansing Drugs
Prescription products, used to prep for colonoscopy, may harm the kidneys, agency says; non-prescription treatments also will get warnings
full story » Genetic Link Between Type 1 Diabetes, Celiac Disease Seen
If connection holds up, it might lead to cures, researchers say
full story » Childhood Constipation Carries a Big Price Tag
Study estimates US treatment costs at $4 billion, similar to asthma
full story » CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost
full story » Colorectal Cancer Screens Detect Unrecognized Disease
Finnish study says about 40% returned positive results in review of national program
full story » Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected
full story » Bowel Prep Harder on Women Than Men
Experts offer advice on how to get ready for a colonoscopy
full story » Written Instructions Cut Bleeding Risk for Blood Thinner Use
Study found additional guidance led to fewer side effects
full story » Researchers ID Genetic Markers for Esophageal Cancer
Having 4 or more of these 11 genotypes triples risk of disease, study funds
full story » Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
Cox-2 drugs, like Celebrex, less safe than Cox-1 drugs, like naproxen, study says
full story » One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA
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