DIGESTIVE HEALTH

What Is An Umbilical Hernia?

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS), New York – For most people who are living with the discomfort of an umbilical hernia, surgery is recommended to repair the problem. At Mount Sinai, our expert surgeons have extensive experience in procedures to treat umbilical hernias, using minimally invasive methods whenever possible. About Umbilical Hernias An umbilical hernia is a weakness that develops in the abdominal wall through and around the belly button, called the umbilicus. A bulge or sac...

Deadly outbreak of E. coli infections traced to organic carrots; dozens of brands recalled

The symptoms of E. coli infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody.

Pharma giant to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

GSK has reached agreements with law firms representing around 80,000 claimants.

You’re Due for a Colonoscopy, but What if You Don’t Want It?

THE NEW YORK TIMES – This year about 53,000 Americans are expected to die from colon or rectal cancer. Doctors say most people should start getting screened at age 45. Yet many who are eligible skip testing. When most people in this country think of colon cancer screening, they think of colonoscopies, which let doctors examine the colon but can be inconvenient. Yet there are other equally acceptable options for screening. If more people knew about...

New Study Backs Simple Weight Loss Strategy That Doesn’t Require Drugs

SCIENCE ALERT – The hints keep stacking up. Yet another review has found plant-based diets are associated with better long-term health, this time specifically around weight loss and prevention of heart disease. What's more, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University medical researcher Yani Xu and colleagues found the consumption of raw vegetables may play a large role in these outcomes. "Obesity and its associated complications not only lead to increased morbidity and mortality, but also to a...

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