News: Digestive Health

Colon Cancer Screening Studies Flawed, Researchers Say

5.15.12

Studies cited as support for colorectal cancer screening among individuals with a family history of adenomas are flawed, researchers found.

Lack of Gut Bugs Linked to Extra Pounds on Kids

5.12.12

Having lower levels of a certain type of gut bacteria -- which may be associated with eating too little protein -- could lead to obesity in kids, researchers found.

Probiotics May Prevent Antibiotic Diarrhea

5.8.12

Probiotics appear to fight diarrhea that occurs as a common side effect of antibiotic treatment, a meta-analysis affirmed.

PodMed: A Medical News Roundup from Johns Hopkins

4.27.12

This week's topics include use of Botox for migraine headaches, infections in cardiac devices, CT in diagnosing appendicitis, and stem cells for a damaged heart.

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