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Health Care June 21, 2016

Google sharpens search results for 'skin rash,' 'tummy ache' and other symptoms

Google has a health problem.

Men's Health June 16, 2016

People can choose their colon cancer screening method, US panel advises

U.S. adults should choose the type of colon cancer screening they feel most comfortable with, the government-backed U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now advises.

Nutrition June 11, 2016

What is alkaline water and can it really help with heartburn?

You may have noticed the buzz about alkaline water recently: It’s a staple of the alkaline diet, and promoted by celebs like Miranda Kerr for its supposed health perks.

Medications June 10, 2016

US panel backs approval for Merck infectious diarrhea drug

Merck & Co's experimental drug to treat the most common cause of hospital-associated infectious diarrhea warrants approval, an advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday.

CANCER June 6, 2016

Cancer treatment untested in many patients with immune problems

The safety and effectiveness of a new cancer treatment known as immunotherapy is largely unknown in patients with autoimmune diseases, researchers say - and that might account for up to a quarter of individuals with lung cancer.

Crohns Disease June 2, 2016

Woman's Facebook post on reality of Crohn's disease goes viral

A 19-year-old who spoke out about her battle with Crohn’s disease to raise awareness of invisible illnesses has gone viral after she shared photos of her scars and ileostomy bag.

Vaccines May 27, 2016

People with celiac disease advised to consider pneumonia vaccine

Seniors are advised to get vaccinated against pneumonia, but that precaution is also a good idea for people of any age with celiac disease, according to a U.K. study.

Transplants May 25, 2016

Liver donors may suffer long-term effects after donation

People who donate a piece of their liver may experience long-term physical, psychological and financial adverse effects as a result, a new study suggests.

Nutrition May 24, 2016

Why processed foods may promote gut inflammation

SAN DIEGO – Certain food additives may interfere with your gut bacteria, causing changes that boost inflammation in the intestines and potentially promote the development of some chronic diseases, a new study suggests

MEDICAL RESEARCH May 24, 2016

'Poop transplant' changes play out over several months, study finds

SAN DIEGO — Patients who undergo a "poop transplant" to treat severe diarrhea often see their symptoms get better within days, but their gut bacteria continue to undergo dramatic changes for at least three months afterward, a new study finds

Infertility May 18, 2016

Drop in birth defects slowed after folic acid fortification

Having cereal and bread manufacturers add folic acid to their products may not be enough to help prevent certain birth defects, suggests a study from California.