Acid Reflux disease is one of the leading causes of chronic cough, experts say, even if patients have other conditions that contribute to coughing, such as asthma or sinusitis. Read Summary >
Taking osteoporosis medications in the class known as bisphosphonates for more than five years appears to double the risk of developing esophageal cancer, a new study has found. Read Summary >
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that soluble fibers found in plantain, a type of large banana, could be used to treat patients with Crohn’s disease. Read Summary >
According to a new study, the risk of bowel surgery for children with Crohn's disease is significantly lower than has been reported in previous studies. Read Summary >
Scientists at Oxford University have discovered a link between vitamin D deficiency and genes related to both cancer and autoimmune diseases. Read Summary >
According to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, eating a Western diet may cause a rise in bad gut bacteria in children, and this may predispose these children to allergies and obesity in later life. Read Summary >
