Health News Archives

Diabetics Less Likely to Lose Weight After Gastric Bypass
Study finds change in med use, improper stomach pouch size are likely causes

HRT Use Raises Risk of Stomach Trouble
Menopausal women who take hormones face greater chance of GERD, study finds

Scientists ID 2 New Genes for Bowel Disease in Kids
Findings could lead to tailored treatments for IBD, study suggests

Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don’t Boost Diverticulosis Risk
Study disputes conventional wisdom, but other experts say those foods cause pain for some

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