December 9, 2022

Just Being Healthy Might Prevent Many Cases of Crohn's, Colitis

Folks who follow a handful of healthy habits can dramatically reduce their risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disease, a new study reports.

December 1, 2022

First FDA-Approved Fecal-Based Treatment Helps Fight a Tough Superbug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first fecal microbiota treatment, aimed at helping adults battling tough-to-treat Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections.

November 21, 2022

Dangerous Parasite That Can Infect People Now Found in U.S. Foxes

A rare parasitic disease that has long been documented in Europe seems to have taken root in the United States.

November 14, 2022

Cancer of the Appendix: Very Rare, But Genes May Play Role

While appendix cancer is rare, for a small percentage of patients the disease may be linked to a particular genetic variant, a new study suggests.