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Gluten and Schizophrenia Linked
An inability to eat foods with gluten, like bread and rice, is frustrating enough for many people. But the condition may have further implications for women planning to have children.
Yogurt Takes the Edge off Antibiotics
Diarrhea is a side effect of antibiotics killing off beneficial GI bacteria as well as pathogens. A review of recent research may shine light on a new solution to this problem.
Surgery to Prevent Esophageal Cancer
Acid reflux, or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) is not just an uncomfortable result of a greasy meal. Given enough time, some people with acid reflux may develop damage to their esophagus.
And without treatment, enough damage can influence the tissue to become cancerous.
While treatment for GERD or the precancerous condition known as Barrett's esophagus usually involves acid suppression with several medications, a new surgical device provides a permanent solution to treat advanced cases of heartburn.
Ask your doctor about long term treatments for acid reflux.
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Drug Approved for Gaucher Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Elelyso ( taliglucerase alfa ) for long-term enzyme replacement therapy to treat a form of Gaucher disease, a rare genetic disorder.
Germs Living in Your Sandcastles
Going to the beach means digging in the sand, building sandcastles , being buried in sand… But most health departments have no way of determining how "clean" that sand is.
Faster Water Quality Test Coming Soon
Summertime is just around the corner, and dog days at the beach may be part of many families' vacation plans. But parents may be wondering about how clean the water is.
Water-testing technology so far has been inadequate in testing for bacteria because it's not accessible enough to check all swimming spots or it can't keep up with quickly changing conditions at some sites.
Now a new, faster method for testing may be available from researchers whose paper strip method can detect E. coli in minutes.
Check for safe and clear beaches ahead of time.
Lead author John Brennan, a ch...
Peanut-Free Ball Games
Baseball may be America's pastime but allergies are preventing some families from going to the games. Luckily, stadiums are becoming friendlier for those with peanut allergies.
Most know the lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” by Jack Norworth , including the part that goes, “buy me some peanuts and Crackerjacks.”
For some families, a peanut allergy can make going to a game impossible. Many teams have recognized this and are offering allergy free trips to the ballgame.
Peanut-free Fun at the Ballpark
Peanuts are a common snack inside a stadium alongside Crackerj...
Lactose Intolerance is a Global Problem
Adding milk to your coffee may seem normal, but it's not. Most adults globally cannot tolerate milk and its main sugar, lactose.
Fattening up Liver Cancer Risks
Childhood obesity is now a global epidemic, and with it comes increased disease risks both in children and adults. Having an abundant body as a child is now linked even to cancer.
Inflammation Protein Tied to Gum Disease
Your gum health may be more closely linked to your cardiovascular system than you know. A protein associated with cellular inflammation appears to raise the risk of chronic gum disease.