Most Teens With IBS Outgrow Symptoms by Adulthood, Study Finds

For many teenagers, the cramping and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can feel like a life sentence. 

But a new long-term study offers good news: A majority of adolescents with the condition will likely enter adulthood symptom-free.

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Karolinska Institute in Sweden foll...

From Injury to Inspiration: Teen’s Lego Project Brightens Hospital Recovery

When high school athlete Devin Brenner suffered a catastrophic knee injury during a long jump event, his competitive dreams were suddenly replaced by a grueling 10-month road to recovery. 

Now, the 18-year-old is using the Lego toys that helped him heal to inspire others facing similar battles.

The Connecticut teen tore all four...

New Combo Therapy Extends Survival By More Than A Year In Advanced Triple Positive Breast Cancers

Taking one additional pill could buy more than an extra year of precious time for people with advanced breast cancer, a new clinical trial showed.

Adding the targeted drug palbociclib (Ibrance) to existing therapies added 15 months of progression-free survival to patients with triple positive breast cancer, researchers recently reported in...

WHO Says Nipah Virus Risk Is Low After Two Cases Reported in India

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a low risk that the deadly Nipah virus will spread beyond India, where two people tested positive.

In an email sent to the Reuters news agency, WHO said it does not recommend travel or trade restrictions in the wake of the infections.

“The WHO considers the risk of furt...

Couples Are Happier When They See Their Partner as a Saver, Study Says

How couples see each other’s money habits may play a big part in how happy they feel, both in their relationship and their finances, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

Spouses who viewed their partners as savers rather than spenders reported higher levels of marital happiness and financial well-being, said lead...

Baby Formula Pulled in Europe After New Safety Limits on Harmful Toxin

Several baby formula brands are pulling products from stores after France lowered the allowed level of a toxin that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

On Monday, French companies Popote and Vitagermine removed five batches of infant formula following the rule change. Popote recalled two lots, while Vitagermine pulled three, saying it...

NASA’s Crew-12 Begins Quarantine Before February Launch to Space Station

Four astronauts preparing for an extended stay in space have started quarantine as they get ready for their next big mission.

The Crew-12 team entered a two-week isolation period Jan. 28 at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. 

The goal? Keep everyone healthy before liftoff.

The crew is scheduled to launch no earl...

Grief Best Managed Through Talk Therapy, Evidence Shows

Talk therapy is the best way to ease grief and depression following the death of a loved one, a new evidence review has concluded.

There’s solid evidence that psychotherapy can help people work through their grief, researchers reported today in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Other common ways of confronting grief &md...

Stroke Rehab Focused On 'Good' Arm Shows Better Results, Trial Finds

Stroke rehabilitation might be focusing on the wrong side of a survivor’s body, a new study says.

Traditional rehab focuses on restoring strength and movement to the side of the body impaired by a stroke, researchers said.

But therapy targeted toward a stroke survivor’s less-impaired arm significantly improved their movem...

Widespread HPV Vaccination Could Dramatically Cut Cervical Cancer Screenings

American women might need only two to three cervical cancer screenings their entire lives if HPV vaccination becomes more widespread, a new study says.

Women vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 12 to 24 likely need a Pap test about every 15 to 25 years, researchers estimate in the Annals of Internal Medicine. 

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High Blood Pressure Uncontrolled in 4 Out of 5 Americans

Four out of 5 American adults with high blood pressure don’t have their condition under control, putting them at increased risk for heart disease and dementia, a new study says.

About 79% of people with high blood pressure have failed to get it down to a healthier level, according to findings published Feb. 2 in the Journal of th...