DIGESTIVE HEALTH September 30, 2016 Labels don't always guarantee foods are free of gluten Some foods that don't appear to contain wheat or gluten based on package labeling may still have trace amounts of these ingredients, a company-funded study suggests.
Allergy September 30, 2016 Want to detect gluten on the go? There's a device for that A California startup has developed a portable technology that will allow consumers to test their food for gluten on the go.
Children's Health September 30, 2016 Physical therapy may help kids with constipation Many children with constipation may have an easier time going to the bathroom when potty training is paired with exercises to improve posture and strengthen pelvic muscles, a recent study suggests.
Pregnancy September 27, 2016 More US babies born addicted to opiates like heroin The proportion of U.S. babies born suffering from withdrawal syndrome after exposure to heroin or prescription opiates in utero has more than doubled in less than a decade, a study suggests.
Pregnancy September 26, 2016 Why morning sickness may be a good thing For women with a history of miscarriage, experiencing nausea and vomiting during subsequent pregnancy attempts is linked to higher odds of success, a U.S. study suggests.
Crohns Disease September 26, 2016 FDA approves J&J's autoimmune drug Stelara for Crohn's disease Johnson & Johnson said on Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the company's blockbuster psoriasis drug, Stelara, for use in adults with Crohn's disease.
MEDICAL RESEARCH September 23, 2016 Fat flora? Gut bacteria differ in obese kids Obese children have a different population of microorganisms living in their intestinal tracts, compared with lean children, researchers have found.
Health Care September 22, 2016 Deaths and complications after surgery decline at VA hospitals Surgery patients in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals are much less likely to die or suffer postoperative complications today than they were 15 years ago, a U.S. study suggests.
Surgery September 21, 2016 Docs attach woman's colon to her vagina in botched cancer surgery A woman who underwent surgery to remove skin cancer left the hospital with a very different result: Doctors mistakenly attached her colon to her vagina, causing her to relieve gas from her genitals.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH September 21, 2016 Just going on vacation may change gene activity In a new study comparing a meditation retreat with just relaxing in the same locale, both options improved stress regulation, immune function and other cellular markers in the blood.
Children's Health September 21, 2016 Giving babies eggs and nuts early may avert allergies Infants who get a taste of eggs and peanuts starting when they're as young as 4 months old may have a lower risk of developing allergies to those foods than babies who try them later, a research review suggests.