New Breath Test Detects H.Pylori in 10 minutes
One of the most common factors behind the development of stomach ulcers in people worldwide is Helicobacter pylori infection. But for identifying the infection, one had to undergo a battery of tests until now. A new test can do so in less than 10 minutes.
The New Weapon Against Infection: Fecal Transplant Pills
With antibiotic options for fighting C. difficile infection exhausted, modern medicine is turning to a surprising new treatment method. For some, though, it may be a difficult pill to swallow.
FDA Approves New One-Minute Out-Patient Cure For Hemorrhoids
In the United States, about half of people over the age of 50 suffer some symptoms of hemorrhoids, which are notoriously hard to treat. A new surgical device, however, promises out-patient treatment that works in about a minute.
Breakout Of Cyclospora, Food-Borne Infectious Illness, Hits USA
Hundreds of Americans in 11 states have come down with a stomach "virus" that is transmitted on fresh produce. Here is what you need to know to keep your family safe.