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full story » Deadly Intestinal Infection Spreading Outside Hospitals
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The result is overeating, research shows
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Experts debate evidence linking acid-blockers to possible bone, heart problems
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Study shows they have doubled risk of GERD, may be linked to mental fallout
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Long-term use of thiopurines bears further study, researchers say
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Administering dextrose right after surgery quells upset stomach, researchers say
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Audio recordings benefited many children with no underlying disease in study
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full story » New Classification Proposed for Stomach Cancers
Categorizing by pathway, not cell type, may lead to better treatments, researchers say
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Infliximab linked to fewer colectomies in study patients
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Elavil worked no better than placebo in study of kids with gastrointestinal disorders
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