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How to Create a Butterfly Garden They're colorful, peaceful places where butterflies congregate on sunny days. Here are the steps you need to follow to make your own butterfly garden.

What to Expect If Your Dog Has Crohn's Disease It's a rare digestive disease that also strikes humans. Crohn's disease in dogs is treatable but not curable. Here's what you should expect if your dog has it.

How to Remove Mats from an Unwilling Cat You dread it. The cat dreads it. If you have an unwilling cat, removing mats can be an ordeal for both of you. Here's how a cat rescuer does it.

Complete List of Roman Catholic Holy Days for 2013 Here's a handy list to help separate the holy days of obligation from occasions that are moveable feasts on the Church calendar.

How to Skip a Trip to the Grocery Next Week Food is a huge expense for most families. While skipping a weekly trip to the grocery to save some cash might at first seem like an impossibility, it's definitely doa...

Squirrel Hair: Do You Have It? It's not exactly blonde. It's not really brunette. It's Squirrel hair, an ashy shade reminiscent of gray squirrels scampering across the lawn. The truth is, having i...

Is Crohn's a Disability? If you have Crohn's disease, you have what's known as an invisible disability. Although qualifying for Social Security disability payments is much easier these days than in the past, it's not always the rig...

How to Get Home Workout Videos Cheaply or Even Free Tired of shelling out $10 or more for an exercise video that disappoints you? Here are some tips on how to get home workout vid...

A Day in the Life of a Cat Rescuer It starts early and ends late. While not all days come with the same amount of drama, the challenges are similar. Here's a typical day in the life of a cat rescue vo...

How to Help Your Dog Shed Excess Winter Weight Has your dog put on excess weight during the winter months? Here are some tips to help your best friend shed that winter weight.

Should Your Public School System Switch to Online Textbooks? Colleges and universities led the way. Now a number of public school districts are making the switch from traditional to online...

All About Proctitis in Cats Your cat looks miserable. When not licking its behind, it's scooting endlessly over the carpet. The cause of this bizarre behavior might well be proctitis in cats.

How to Battle an Avocado It's a continuing struggle: how to extract the wonderful fruit of the avocado in pieces that aren't mangled. Here's my approach.

Do You Suffer from Sleep Paralysis? As many as four in 10 Americans suffer terrifying episodes while trying to sleep. Sleep paralysis isn't dangerous for most, but understanding what it is makes the exp...

Best Dates to See Fall Leaves in 2012 Whether you prefer soft oranges and yellows or the brilliant scarlet of fall leaves, pinning down the peak dates for foliage color is sometimes hard. Here's a state-b...

• Scientists Locate Biomarkers for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  5/23/2013

  Using a military database, researchers have located biomarkers for inflammatory bowel disease. They hope their discovery will make earlier intervention and possibly even prevention possible.
• Osteoarthritis Study Could Make Joint Replacement Obsolete

  5/22/2013

  Patients with osteoarthritis have only two recognized options after a certain amount of joint damage: pain management or joint replacement surgery. However, the results of a new osteoarthritis study could make joint replacement obsolete.
• Study Says Talking on Cell Phones Raises Blood Pressure

  5/15/2013

  Italian researchers have concluded that an activity most take for granted can have some unexpected results. They suggest that talking on cell phones raises your blood pressure.
• Obesity Could Be the Culprit Behind U.S. Sleep Apnea Increases

  5/14/2013

  University of Wisconsin scientists concluded that obesity might be behind the dramatic increase in U.S. sleep apnea rates.

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• Study Says Obese Opt for Exercise Over Higher Insurance Cost

  5/10/2013

  A study of how obese subscribers reacted to health insurance cost incentives revealed that most picked physical activity over higher insurance premiums.
• Scientists Develop More Effective Osteoarthritis Lubricant

  5/7/2013

  For osteoarthritis sufferers, each day is a quest for relief from the joint discomfort linked to the disorder. Scientists have recently developed an osteoarthritis lubricant touted as more effective than those already on the market
• New Device Helps When GERD Medications Stop Working

  5/2/2013

  GERD is a chronic disorder that causes patients considerable discomfort. Medical management achieves varying degrees of success. A new device can help patients whose GERD medications have stopped working.
• Biologic Drugs Used for Crohn's Linked to Acute Liver Damage

  4/30/2013

  Biologic drugs are the newest weapon in the arsenal used to treat Crohn's disease. However, a recent study linked biologic drugs used for Crohn's to acute liver damage.
• Study Finds Some Alternative Therapies Lower Blood Pressure

  4/26/2013

  For some patients with high blood pressure, standard medications don't work, or they can't tolerate the drugs. A panel of experts has concluded that some alternative therapies could be effective in lowering blood pressure.
• Study Defines Link Between Rare Liver Disease and IBD

  4/23/2013

  A huge study has determined that the liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis is not a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, but a distinct illness.
• Knowing Prices of Tests Causes Doctors to Order Fewer of Them

  4/19/2013

  A recent Johns Hopkins study shows that doctors who know prices upfront are likely to order fewer medical tests for their patients.
• Scientists Implant Telescope to Treat Macular Degeneration

  4/17/2013

  Vision loss is a huge problem for an aging population. One frequent culprit is macular degeneration. Scientists have just successfully implanted a tiny telescope to treat a patient with an end-stage case.
• Scientists Link Alzheimer's to Overactive Enzyme

  4/11/2013

  Researchers have linked an overactive enzyme to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a step that could lead to better understanding of the disorder and what to do to prevent it.
• Study Confirms Patient Difficulty in Identifying Migraine Triggers

  4/9/2013

  One of the most frustrating aspects of treating migraine headaches is figuring out why they occur. A North Carolina study has confirmed the difficulty many patients face in identifying migraine triggers.
• Immune System Discovery Might Yield Better Crohn's Treatments

  4/4/2013

  A research team has discovered that the human immune system can be two-faced. This discovery could lead to better treatments for inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease.
• Employees Prefer Competition With Weight-Loss Cash Rewards

  4/3/2013

  Many U.S. employers feel they have a lot invested in the healthy habits of their workforce. They're offering cash incentives for employees who meet goals. However, a Michigan study suggests that employees prefer competition with weight-loss cash rewards.
• Natural Lubricant Cited as New Osteoarthritis Remedy

  3/28/2013

  There is no cure for the most common form of arthritis. Patients suffering from pain and daily limitations have few treatment options. However, researchers have cited a natural lubricant as a potential new remedy for osteoarthritis.
• Reconsider Getting That Temporary Tattoo, FDA Warns

  3/28/2013

  They're marketed to disappear within a few weeks if you no longer want them, and are readily available. However, you might want to reconsider getting any temporary tattoos, the FDA says.
• New Drug Successful in Late-Stage Melanoma Clinical Trial

  3/21/2013

  Among types of cancer, melanoma is one of the most feared. Researchers have developed a melanoma drug that has for the first time succeeded in a late-stage clinical trial.
• Physical Therapy as Effective as Knee Surgery?

  3/20/2013

  One recipe for pain includes a torn meniscus coupled with osteoarthritis. A new study has concluded that initially treating patients with both conditions with physical therapy is just as effective as subjecting them to knee surgery.
• Study Says Single Concussion Can Cause Lasting Brain Damage

  3/14/2013

  Researchers have just completed the first study to suggest that just one concussion can cause lasting damage to the structure of the brain.
• Survey Says Facilities Not Gaining in Controlling C. Diff

  3/12/2013

  C. diff infections are on the rise. A new survey of healthcare experts suggests that despite increased efforts, facilities aren't gaining ground in controlling outbreaks.
• Studies Say Salt Can Trigger Autoimune Diseases

  3/8/2013

  Experts blame too much salt for many health problems, including high blood pressure. Now multiple research teams say the mineral can trigger autoimmune diseases.
• Researchers Identify Potential Impulsive Eating Trigger

  3/5/2013

  University of Georgia scientists have isolated a trigger for impulsive eating in insects. They hope their discovery will eventually lead to ways to control overeating in humans.
• New Treatment Zaps Cat Allergy Symptoms for Two Years

  2/28/2013

  The symptoms of an allergy to cats are irksome: sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, lots of tearing. However, a research team has produced a safe and effective new treatment that zaps symptoms for two years.
• Study Says Sleep Deprivation Could Hamper Gene Activity

  2/27/2013

  It's common knowledge that losing sleep repeatedly can create health problems. However, scientists have now found that it might actually reduce the activity level of genes and lead to specific illnesses.
• Study Says: Don't Blame Diet Drinks for Boosting Appetite

  2/22/2013

  For years, some experts have blamed the consumption of diet drinks for boosting a person's appetite. A team of North Carolina researchers refutes this assumption.
• Researchers Use Marine Microbe to Resolve Sinusitis

  2/20/2013

  To a person with chronic sinusitis, having one day without a stuffy nose is sometimes little more than a dream. However, a research team has found a marine microbe they say can resolve this condition.
• Researchers Link Osteoarthritis to Common Chemicals

  2/14/2013

  U.S. researchers have uncovered a link between osteoarthritis and chemicals with many industrial and consumer uses.
• Researchers Find Nerve Stimulator to Zap Migraines Promising

  2/11/2013

  Patients who suffer from the severe headaches known as migraines most often turn to drug therapy for relief. A Belgian study has found a nerve stimulator -- a drug-free treatment -- effective in preventing these headaches.
• Researchers Link Obesity to Vitamin D Deficiency

  2/7/2013

  Scientists have found what appears to be one piece of the puzzle of global vitamin D deficiency. They have linked obesity to the risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency.
• Study Says Older Women Only Need Mammograms Every Two Years

  2/6/2013

  A data review by California scientists has concluded that healthy older women only need screening mammograms every other year instead of annually.
• To Lose Weight, Eat at the Right Time

  1/30/2013

  Scientists now tell us it's not just what you eat that's important in losing weight. Eating at the right time is also significant to achieve weight loss.
• Lightning Can Trigger Migraines and Other Headaches: Study

  1/29/2013

  While experts don't know exactly how migraines develop, they know that most are probably the result of triggers such as food or stress. Scientists studying migraines and other headaches have concluded that the latest potential trigger is lightning.
• Seniors With Hearing Loss at Risk for Cognitive Deficits: Study

  1/24/2013

  A study of the elderly has established a link between hearing loss and the development of cognitive deficits.
• FDA Approves Skin Patch for Migraines in Adults

  1/22/2013

  Those who suffer from acute migraines dread the onset of these headaches and experience varying degrees of relief. The FDA has added to available migraine treatments by approving a skin patch for migraines in adults.
• Researchers See Possibility of Alzheimer's Vaccine

  1/16/2013

  Results of research on mice have led to a major breakthrough in studying Alzheimer's disease. As a result, Canadian scientists now see the possibility of the development of an Alzheimer's vaccine.
• New Capsule Imaging Offers Better Esophageal Cancer Screening

  1/15/2013

  Researchers have developed a new type of imaging for esophageal cancer screening that's faster, more convenient, and more detailed than traditional endoscopy.
• Researchers Create Synthetic Stool That Cures C. Diff

  1/10/2013

  Within the last decade, C. diff infections have become more frequent and harder to treat. Canadian researchers have designed a synthetic product to replace human stool transplants used for recurrent infections.
• Study Links Gene to Gut Flora and Crohn's Disease

  1/9/2013

  European researchers have identified a specific gene associated with the makeup of flora in the gut and the risk of developing Crohn's disease. Their results offer hope for a customized type of treatment for the disorder.
• Researchers Discover New Strategy to Fight Obesity

  1/4/2013

  Medications to treat obesity have proven woefully inadequate over the long term. Belgian scientists have come up with a new strategy that might eventually revolutionize the treatment of this condition.
• Researchers Identify New Risk Factor for Glaucoma

  1/3/2013

  Scientists who followed patients for 10 years have discovered that having narrow retinal arteries can be a predictor of developing glaucoma.
• Survival Rates Similar for Two Types of Abdominal Aneurysm Repairs

  12/27/2012

  When it comes to repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms, a newer surgical technique isn't always a better one, Johns Hopkins researchers found.
• Mayo Scientists Link Enzyme to Aggressive Prostate Cancer

  12/26/2012

  Mayo Clinic researchers have become the first team to directly link the presence of a specific enzyme to aggressive prostate cancer.
• Scientists Present New Type of Antibiotic to Fight MRSA

  12/19/2012

  It's one of the most dreaded infections in hospitals because of its resistance to certain antibiotics. However, researchers have described a new type of antibiotic that they believe could successfully fight MRSA.
• Researchers Propose Treating IBS Sufferers With Hypnosis

  12/19/2012

  IBS is a painful condition with no known cause. For those with severe episodes, medicine has offered no effective treatment. However, Swedish researchers have proposed using hypnosis to treat patients with severe IBS.
• Researchers Find More Than 200 Genes Linked to Crohn's Disease

  12/13/2012

  Scientists have tried for years to get a handle on the complex genetics of Crohn's disease. Now, findings from a British study of the genetics of the disorder point to the possibility of better, more personalized treatment.
• Scientists Discover How Toxoplasma From Cats Affects Your Brain

  12/10/2012

  One of the diseases commonly passed from animals to humans is toxoplasmosis. While most people develop no symptoms, for some, the illness is fatal. Researchers have now learned exactly how the toxoplasma parasite from cats affects the human brain.
• New Breath Test Developed for Colorectal Cancer Screening

  12/5/2012

  Colorectal cancer is an illness most people dread. Scientists at an Italian university have come up with a breath test that could be useful for colorectal cancer screening.
• Brain Damage More Severe in Women Than Men With Sleep Apnea

  12/4/2012

  For many years, news about sleep apnea has concentrated on how it affects men. Now, a multi-year study has shown that women with the condition experience a different type of brain damage than that associated with men who have the sleep disorder.
• Researchers Warn: Don't Mix Grapefruit, Some Prescriptions

  11/28/2012

  A grapefruit might look almost irresistible in the supermarket. However, this fruit can cause some very serious side effects if combined with certain medications.
• First Report Showing State-by-State COPD Rates Published

  11/26/2012

  The federal government has for the first time issued a report that shows prevalence rates of COPD for each state. While some of the results were predictable, the degree of variation among the states surprised researchers.
• Hydrocephalus Linked to Cell Flaws in Brain Development

  11/20/2012

  When it comes to neurological disorders, hydrocephalus is one of the most devastating yet one of the most common. Researchers have found a relationship between the condition and flaws in certain cells important to brain development.
• Plant Used in Chinese Medicine Could Protect Against Sepsis

  11/20/2012

  Scientists have discovered that a compound from a plant widely used in Chinese medicine could help protect patients from developing sepsis.
• Rare Gene Mutation Affecting Immunity Linked to Alzheimer's

  11/15/2012

  Two research teams have reported similar findings relevant to the cause of Alzheimer's disease. Both have uncovered a link between a rare gene mutation affecting immunity and this form of dementia.
• Brain Lesions Linked to Women Who Suffer From Migraines

  11/15/2012

  There's no argument that people who suffer from migraines can have a miserable experience. Now scientists have linked brain lesions to women who suffer from these painful headaches.
• New Bacteria Fight Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis Inflammation

  11/8/2012

  A European team has come up with a way to use bacteria to transport a human protein to the intestines. Their eventual goal is a product that fights the inflammation of disorders like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Researchers Link High Blood Pressure to Brain Aging

  11/7/2012

  It's common knowledge that high blood pressure can cause a host of serious medical woes. Now researchers believe it can also age the brain prematurely.
• Alternative Therapies Help Many Arthritis Patients

  10/31/2012

  A recent study offers evidence that complementary and alternative therapies can significantly help many patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
• Sensitive New Sensor Detects Prostate Cancer in Early Stages

  10/30/2012

  An ultra-sensitive scanner developed by British researchers shows promise for detecting diseases like prostate cancer and HIV at very early stages. Scientists predict it will be extremely useful in countries where equipment to detect diseases is scarce.
• Scientists Discover Traits Tied to Race in Crohn's Disease

  10/25/2012

  Results of three studies confirm that disparities exist in how Crohn's disease affects patients. The discoveries of traits tied to race could lead to better and more personalized treatment options.
• Researchers See Dramatic Shifts in C. Diff Infections

  10/24/2012

  Individuals who develop this infection probably won't soon forget it. Now researchers are reporting dramatic shifts in severity and numbers of cases of C. diff.
• Cranberry Juice Unlikely to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections

  10/19/2012

  It's a staple in many American pantries. However, researchers have nixed the ability of cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract infections in most people.
• Researchers Design New Alzheimer's Drug to Repair Brain Damage

  10/17/2012

  It's a brand-new approach to a devastating disease. Researchers have developed a drug they say could actually repair brain damage from Alzheimer's disease, rather than just slow the progress of the illness.
• Researchers Develop New Technique to Diagnose and Treat COPD

  10/10/2012

  It's a progressive disease without a cure. However, patients with COPD have reason to be hopeful after researchers reported developing a new technique to help diagnose and treat the illness.
• Researchers Move Closer to Stopping C. Diff Infections

  10/9/2012

  It's nasty bacterium that can kill. C. diff has been increasing in number of outbreaks and severity in recent years. Two research teams have recently made significant discoveries that could help to stop the infection in humans.
• Study Says Caffeinated Coffee Can Cause Vision Loss

  10/4/2012

  Researchers have concluded that individuals who love caffeinated coffee should limit the amount they drink. A recent study suggests that drinking at least a certain amount daily increases the risk of vision loss.
• IL-27 Molecule Could Block Crohn's Disease

  10/3/2012

  Crohn's disease has caused researchers consternation for decades. It has no cure. Its exact cause is debatable. However, information on the role of an IL-27 molecule in controlling inflammation could affect Crohn's and other autoimmune diseases.
• Researchers Say New Super Gel Could Replace Big Knee Surgeries

  9/25/2012

  An aging U.S. population and an obesity epidemic have created a focus on osteoarthritis and surgery to treat it. A team of university engineers has developed a super gel that they expect will make many joint surgeries unnecessary in the future.
• Scientist Claims New Fiber Could Cut Risk of Crohn's Disease

  9/24/2012

  Researchers have found no confirmed cause of Crohn's disease despite decades of research. A scientist at a leading university says his discovery of a new fiber might decrease the risk of developing this inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions.
• Can Magnetic Therapy Help Tinnitus Patients?

  9/20/2012

  The annoying and persistent sounds of tinnitus affect some patients so severely that they develop depression. A new study is investigating whether magnetic therapy can help them.
• Obesity More Likely in Rural Than in Urban Areas

  9/18/2012

  If you're a young adult living in a rural area, you're at greater risk of developing obesity than your friends in the city are, a study maintains.
• Study Links Age to Kids' Weight Gain After Tonsillectomy

  9/13/2012

  For years, parents and doctors suspected that some children gained significant weight after a tonsillectomy. Now researchers have linked age to the weight gain some kids experience after this surgery.
• Study Shows Obstructive Sleep Apnea Affects Half of Adult Women

  9/11/2012

  This dangerous sleep disorder has largely been associated with middle-age men. However, researchers have discovered that obstructive sleep apnea affects half of adult women.
• Anti-Inflammatory IBD Drug Can Treat Depression

  9/6/2012

  Researchers seeking to help patients with depression who have not responded to standard treatments have found that an anti-inflammatory drug can help those with high levels of inflammation.
• Study Cites Coconut Oil as New Way to Fight Tooth Decay

  9/4/2012

  European researchers have discovered that coconut oil treated with enzymes has significant antibacterial properties important in fighting tooth decay.
• FDA Gives Humira Initial Approval as Ulcerative Colitis Drug

  8/29/2012

  Humira, a biologic medication, is currently marketed for a number of inflammatory disorders. An FDA panel has given the first level of approval for the drug to also treat ulcerative colitis. Some experts question how effective this treatment will be.
• Clinical Trials Use Pig Parasite to Treat Crohn's Disease

  8/28/2012

  Scientists hoping to find a new treatment for Crohn's disease and other disorders have come up with an unusual protocol. It includes oral doses of the eggs of a pig parasite.
• New Osteoporosis Treatment Safer, More Effective

  8/23/2012

  Scientists have discovered a way to block a hormone linked to loss of bone density. They consider their new osteoporosis treatment safer and more effective than current methods of treating or preventing the disease.
• 'Harmless' Parasite Linked to Attempted Suicides

  8/21/2012

  Most Americans who carry this tiny parasite are unaware of its existence. For some, however, it can cause significant health issues, including a predisposition to attempted suicide.
• New Urinary Tract Infection Treatment Avoids Antibiotics

  8/17/2012

  For years, antibiotics have been the principal treatment for urinary tract infections. The rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs has created concern over antibiotic overuse. Scientists have discovered an approach that doesn't require these drugs.
• Researchers Develop Healthier Chocolate

  8/15/2012

  It's one of life's most beloved delicacies but, sadly, not without a lot of calories. Researchers in the U.K. have developed a healthier chocolate by taking out much of the fat.
• Study Says Lose 20 Pounds, Live 10 Years Longer

  8/10/2012

  In the middle of the American obesity epidemic comes a very specific conclusion. Lose 20 pounds, and you'll live 10 years longer.
• CDC Issues New Swine Flu Warning

  8/7/2012

  The symptoms might be similar, but the 2012 swine flu is a variant of the one that caused the 2009 pandemic. Experts advise caution when considering a visit to an agricultural fair.
• Researchers Now Developing Newer and Safer Anesthesia Drugs

  8/1/2012

  For a patient facing surgery, the prospect of general anesthesia can be unsettling. However, two research teams are developing newer and safer anesthesia drugs.
• MRSA Cases Double in Academic Hospitals Over 5 Years

  7/30/2012

  Just when experts thought the incidence of MRSA in hospitals was declining, a Chicago study showed that it doubled in academic hospitals during a five-year period.
• Researchers Plan to Cure Crohn's Disease With New Immune System

  7/25/2012

  Crohn's disease, a painful digestive condition, has long been on the list of disorders with no known cause and no known cure. A new trial seeks to cure severe cases by giving the patient a new immune system.
• Researchers Develop New Technique to Treat Macular Degeneration

  7/24/2012

  A technique created by U.S. researchers offers promise for treating eye disorders like macular degeneration that affect the back of the eye. The research team developed tiny needles capable of delivering medication to this unreachable part of the eye.
• New Test Beats PSA at Predicting Prostate Cancer Risk

  7/19/2012

  A new genetic test outperforms the standard PSA test for predicting the risk of prostate cancer, a study shows. Researchers believe it will also reduce the need for repeat biopsies.
• Alzheimer's Patients Have Atypical Driving Habits: Study

  7/18/2012

  A study on aging that sought to create brain maps yielded an interesting discovery. The Alzheimer's patients the researchers studied showed signs of driving differently from the healthy subjects.
• Researchers Discover Gene Crucial to Melanoma Development

  7/12/2012

  By challenging a traditional assumption on the way tumors grow, scientists discovered a gene crucial to the development of melanoma.
• Frankincense Can Provide Anti-Inflammatory Benefits: Study

  7/11/2012

  Incense isn't the only use for this well-known fragrant tree resin. Researchers have now confirmed its anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Link Identified Between Breast Size and Breast Cancer: Study

  7/5/2012

  Researchers have uncovered the first specific genetic data to support a relationship between the size of a woman's breasts and her risk of developing breast cancer.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity Overlooked: Mayo Researchers

  7/3/2012

  Scientists believe that with heavy-duty media coverage of deadly diseases, the severity of disabling disorders like rheumatoid arthritis gets overlooked.
• Older Women With Low Vitamin D Could Gain Weight: Study

  6/27/2012

  Researchers believe that a relationship between insufficient vitamin D levels and weight exists in some older women. They've linked a significant weight gain to low levels of the vitamin in these individuals.
• Deaths Exceed Quarter Million for 2009 Swine Flu: Study

  6/26/2012

  A new study estimates that more than a quarter of a million people worldwide died as a result of the 2009 swine flu pandemic -- far more than the number officially reported.
• Eye Diseases Linked to Age Increasing Sharply: Study

  6/22/2012

  Recent research shows dramatic increases in the number of individuals 40 and older affected by eye diseases linked to age, Johns Hopkins scientists found.
• Gene Discovery Might Yield New Crohn's Treatments: Study

  6/20/2012

  Scientists looking for more information on a particular type of cells discovered an important key to the functioning of the immune system. Their results could lead to the discovery of new treatments for Crohn's disease.
• Western Diet Linked to Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Study

  6/15/2012

  The relationship between diet and developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been debated for decades. A new study has mapped how a Western diet might trigger IBD in individuals genetically prone to it.
• Fluid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis Don’t Work: Studies

  6/13/2012

  For more than a decade, fluid injections for osteoarthritis have been available to patients who can't get relief from other means. Now studies say these injections don't work.
• Potential Link Between Fungi, Crohn's Disease: Study

  6/8/2012

  In the quest to study fungi in the gut, California researchers have uncovered a potential association between those microbes and digestive disorders like Crohn's disease.
• Patients Nix Genetic Tests Due to Cost: Study

  6/5/2012

  One aim of genetic testing is identifying genes linked to cancer. A new study says that among those likely to profit from such testing, many subjects would turn it down, mainly due to cost.
• Study Links Vitamin D Deficiency to Mobility Issues

  6/1/2012

  A new study suggests a direct relationship between mobility issues and disabilities in seniors who suffer from vitamin D deficiency.
• New Urine Test Points to Earlier, Safer Bone-Loss Detection

  5/30/2012

  The most common way to detect bone loss is the use of a type of X-ray. However, researchers have come up with a urine test that could mean earlier and safer detection of bone loss for thousands of patients.
• Study Nixes Assumed Link Between Obesity and Heart Disease

  5/25/2012

  Results of a British study on the link between obesity and heart disease or early death include some surprising conclusions.
• Task Force Calls Routine Prostate Cancer Tests Unnecessary

  5/23/2012

  A federal task force has recommended against routine PSA tests to detect prostate cancer for most men. Its findings suggest that this type of testing might save only one in 1,000 men.
• Study Gives Laxative-Free Virtual Colonoscopy High Marks

  5/17/2012

  For many, the laxative prep required before a traditional colonoscopy is far worse than the procedure itself. Boston researchers believe a laxative-free virtual colonoscopy might make the whole process easier yet still effective for patients.
• New Device Might Restore Sight Lost to Macular Degeneration

  5/15/2012

  A new type of eye prosthesis offers hope for restoring the sight of patients suffering from macular degeneration and other vision-robbing conditions.
• Study Says Priobiotics Ward Off Diarrhea After Antibiotics

  5/10/2012

  New evidence suggests that consuming probiotics can dramatically reduce the chances of coming down with antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
• Can Eye Color Really Predict Your Risk for Melanoma?

  5/8/2012

  A Colorado study suggests that your eye color might actually predict your risk of developing serious skin disorders like melanoma.
• Love Drinks With Fructose? Some Should Be Wary, Study Says

  5/4/2012

  Duke researchers have uncovered a connection between the fructose in some fruit juices and sodas to a type of liver disease. Individuals who are obese or diabetic showed the highest risk.
• Longer Sleep Might Trump Genetic Influences on High Weight

  5/1/2012

  A University of Washington study suggests that sleeping longer might overcome genetic influences linked to a high body weight in some individuals.
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea Study Reveals Stroke Risk After 30 Days

  4/25/2012

  Researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine have made a startling discovery in a major study of obstructive sleep apnea. They found that some patients might face a risk of stroke only a month after experiencing the disorder.
• PAPupuncture Therapy Outshines Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Relief

  4/24/2012

  North Carolina scientists have announced the development of PAPupuncture, a therapy that could last 100 times as long as traditional acupuncture for controlling chronic pain.
• So Long, Dick Clark

  4/18/2012

  He wasn't just an icon to my generation. Dick Clark helped us grow up.
• Medicare Part B -- Enrollment Decision Getting Tougher for Seniors

  12/21/2011

  A decade ago, the first crop of baby boomers looked forward to signing up for Medicare. However, murky issues surrounding Part B have made the enrollment decision a tough one for many seniors.
• Federal Budget Crisis Hits Home

  4/4/2011

  The impending Federal shutdown over lack of a 2011 budget and political fights over 2012 figures are causing lots of Feds, retirees and Federal contractors to lose sleep at night. Here's how they're impacting my family.
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  Is Tobacco Smoke Causing Your Migraines?

  6/16/2010

  Evidence suggests you don't have to actually smoke to suffer from migraine headaches linked to tobacco. Second-hand smoke can be a migraine trigger for anyone sensitive to it.

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