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HEALTH April 25, 2016

More evidence links heartburn drugs to serious kidney problems

People taking common heartburn medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are at increased risk of new and severe kidney disease, according to a U.S. study.

Stroke April 22, 2016

Patient preferences not often asked after stroke hospitalization

Less than half of stroke patients who were hospitalized and died within 30 days had their preferences for lifesaving measures recorded in a recent study of California hospitals.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH April 22, 2016

13 surprising things that can make you constipated

No matter how chill your bowels usually are, constipation happens.

Medications April 20, 2016

Common medicines tied to changes in the brain

Commonly used drugs for problems like colds, allergies, depression, high blood pressure and heart disease have long been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH April 14, 2016

App helps those with food allergies while traveling

With the threat of anaphylactic shock those with food allergies have to be extra vigilant when eating out. Traveling abroad can be problematic especially if there is a language barrier.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH April 14, 2016

Gut worms may be key to curing inflammatory bowel disease, study finds

Too-clean living environments that harm gut bacteria can trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but researchers at New York University have found that gut worms may help restore intestinal health— offering promise for a cure of conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and potentially other autoimmune diseases.

Outbreaks April 14, 2016

88 people at NY college fall ill with norovirus symptoms

Officials say nearly 90 people at a private university in western New York have fallen ill with symptoms linked to norovirus.

Stroke April 12, 2016

Doctors say aspirin lowers heart attack risk for many adults

Many adults who have never had a heart attack or stroke should take aspirin every day to keep it that way, new U.S. guidelines say.

Pregnancy April 8, 2016

Does inflammatory bowel disease discourage pregnancy?

Many women with a bowel disorder that can affect fertility choose not to attempt pregnancy even though treatment may make it possible for them to conceive, a recent study suggests.

STDs April 7, 2016

Baby boomers often unaware they need hepatitis C screening

Many baby boomers may be unaware they need screening for the hepatitis C virus, a small study suggests.

Pregnancy April 1, 2016

Diabetes during pregnancy linked to liver disease later in life

Women who develop diabetes while pregnant may be at elevated risk of also developing a dangerous build up of fat in their livers when they reach middle age, according to a new analysis.