Gastroenterology
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Hope for new stomach bug treatment
Scientists believe they have found a new way of tackling the bug responsible for peptic ulcers and other stomach diseases. Read more
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How gastric bypass burns energy
Patients who undergo gastric bypass gain an unexpected bonus from the procedure, according to a Swedish study. Read more
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Red wine may prevent bowel cancer – when non-alcoholic
A glass of non-alcoholic red wine a day could have a powerful effect in preventing bowel cancer, according to research published last night. Read more
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Pill on string reveals cancer development
A "pill on a string" is helping researchers make significant findings about cancer of the gullett, it was announced last night. Read more
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Cancer patients miss out on fitness advice
Patients with bowel cancer benefit from keeping fit – but many say they have never received this advice, researchers say today. Read more
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Strong diet link to colon cancer
A new study shows the devastating impact of western diets on the risk of colon cancer. Read more
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How dogs spread norovirus
Pet dogs may be helping to spread the norovirus – known as the winter sickness bug, according to a British researcher. Read more
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Elderly suffer from late cancer diagnosis
The over-60s are most likely to have cancer diagnosed through an emergency admission to hospital, according to figures published today. Read more
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Risks underestimated for long-term paracetamol taking
The risks for patients who take paracetamol long term may have been underestimated, reseachers warn today. Read more
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Questions raised over ‘healthy’ dairy
Milk may damage the bones rather than protect them, it is claimed today. Read more