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Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients
Study suggests that only quitting, not cutting back, might lower threat
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Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All: Study
Risk of intestinal side effect didn't rise; children should be vaccinated, experts say
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Constipation May Help Explain Some Bedwetting
Study found it could pressure bladder, lower capacity to hold urine
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Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say
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Alternative to Colonoscopy Spots Cancers, Too
Study examines repeat sigmoidoscopy, a somewhat less-invasive screening method
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Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis
Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds
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Common Gastro Disease Occurs Even With High-Fiber Diet
Eating less fiber was linked to lower diverticulosis risk in study, but no proof of cause and effect
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Too Few Americans Getting Screened for Common Cancers: CDC
National targets for breast, cervical and colon malignancies still not being met
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Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma
Acid-reducing drugs might boost respiratory infections in children without reflux, study finds
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Certain Seniors at Risk for Infection After ER Visit: Study
Going to hospital may spur respiratory, gastro illnesses in long-term care residents
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More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy
Adding the drug to standard regimen improved survival in new group of patients
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Kidney Failure Patients Prone to GI Tract Bleeding
Bleeding in the esophagus, stomach and intestine can be deadly for dialysis patients, study says
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More, Faster Weight Loss Seen With Gastric Bypass Than Banding
But the surgeon performing the operation also makes a difference, an expert says
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Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe, Study Says
Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Less Common in Sunny States
Researchers say sunshine may boost vitamin D levels, affecting immune function
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