Gastroenterology
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Bowel cancer gene risk confirmed
Researchers have found a new genetic marker for bowel cancer risk. Read more
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Soluble fibre may ease IBS
New research supports the use of soluble fibre as an effective treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. Read more
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Stomach cancer treatment hope
Scientists opened up hope of new treatments for stomach cancer yesterday after discovering a chemical that plays a key role in its development. Read more
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Meat oil linked to bowel disease
A common oil found in many foods is linked to the development of an unpleasant bowel disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Nursing home super-bug alarm
The hospital super-bug MRSA is rife in nursing homes amongst both residents and staff, British researchers have warned. Read more
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Needles combat pregnancy indigestion
Pregnant women suffering from indigestion may benefit from a course of acupuncture, researchers report today. Read more
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Coeliac disease plea
Campaigners are urging doctors to be made aware of new guidelines that help in the diagnosis of coeliac disease. Read more
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Air travel and internet challenge new pandemic
The world is more vulnerable than ever to dangerous new strains of flu because of air travel, its most senior health official said yesterday. Read more
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Experts call for cholera vaccine ban to be lifted
Infectious disease experts called last night for wider use of a life-saving cholera vaccination. Read more
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Challenge to zinc treatment
New findings challenge the widely held view that zinc supplements can help treat diarrhoea in children. Read more