Health News Archives

Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk
Proton pump inhibitors taken for more than 7 years quadrupled chance of hip breaks, study finds

New Therapy Freezes Out Esophageal Cancers
Cryoablation attractive option for older patients with other medical issues, team says

GI Bleeding After Stroke Raises Death Risk
Triples mortality rate while still in hospital, study finds

People With GERD More Likely to Develop Asthma
Study finds fluid back-up in esophagus can cause immune system changes

Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease
Finding could offer new treatments for other autoimmune disorders, study says

Incidence of Mantle Cell Lymphoma on Rise
Aggressive form of non-Hodgkin disease puts older men chiefly at risk, study finds

Popular Antidepressants Linked to GI Bleeding
And the risk seems bigger if certain painkillers are used, study says

Food Allergens Show Up in Unexpected Places
Street vendors, fairs replacing trans fats with peanut oil -- all can spell trouble

Noninvasive Surgery Effective for Acid Reflux Disease
New technique eliminates pain, requires less recovery time, surgeon says

Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Is Key to Easing Diabetes
Patients who dropped most pounds went off diabetes meds and into remission, study found