Archive:

February 2015

What is GERD?

GERD happens when gastric acid from your stomach backs up into your food pipe or esophagus.

Breast reconstruction complications similar for older, younger women

But risk of blood clots higher with use of seniors' own tissue instead of implants.

Many Americans face pain, depression in their final year

Study finds significant increase in symptoms, despite efforts to improve end-of-life care.

Lead exposure may be bigger threat to boys than girls

Hormones may offer young females some protection from toxic effects, study finds.

Researchers learning more about deadly pancreatic cancer

FDA hopes targeted drug research will lead to 'big break.'

Toddler snacks, meals loaded with salt and sugar

Study reveals nutritional saboteurs, provides guidance on what parents should watch out for in their little ones’ diets.

Patient Story

A survivor and her doctor

What you know about cervical cancer may save your life.

Friday Food Rule: Cook your junk food

Eat all the junk food you want. As long as you cook it yourself.

Kidney stones sufferers might have calcium buildup in blood vessels

These patients might need closer monitoring for further signs of pending heart trouble, researcher says.

Prenatal DNA test gets positive review

A simple test of Mom’s blood appears to do a better job of predicting chromosomal abnormalities than traditional screenings.

Patient Story

The miracle after the miracle

Ashley Ruhlig shares how she beat the odds, had a baby, and survived serious complications from her congenital heart defect.