Gene Sequencing Yields Picture of Human Gut
Researchers identify 160 different species of bacteria
full story » Gut Bacteria May Spur Obesity, Research Suggests
Scientists transferred germs that increased appetite from one mouse to another
full story » Think You're Lactose Intolerant? Maybe Not
Many who avoid dairy products might actually tolerate them, experts say
full story » Protein Appears Key to Intestinal Balance
Researchers say discovery could offer insight into various illnesses
full story » Drug Improved Survival in Mice With Cystic Fibrosis
Protein pathway discovery could lead to new treatments, study suggests
full story » Inflammatory Bowel Ups Risk for Blood Clots
Doctors should consider preventive measures, study suggests
full story » Gene Variation May Speed Recurrence of Stomach Cancer
Disease returned three times sooner in study participants with inherited trait
full story » How the Apple Keeps the Doctor Away
Good bacteria in the gut may get a boost from the fruit, study finds
full story » Alzheimer's Drug Might Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer
Experimental med looks promising, researchers say
full story » St. John's Wort Doesn't Ease Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Study found placebo group actually fared better
full story » No Proof Yet That Special Diets Ease Autism
Experts say that, for now, parents should work with their child's doctors
full story » New Theory Emerges on Darwin's Illness
Vomiting syndrome made him a recluse at times, researcher says
full story » Foodborne E. Coli Suspected in Urinary Tract Infections
Experts caution, though, that no direct link has been found
full story » Selenium, Omega-3s May Stave Off Colorectal Cancer
Studies find benefits, but others question validity of the link
full story » Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate
Study suggests interaction between Prilosec, Protonix and blood-thinners such as Plavix
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