The transplant material comes from healthy donors and is used to treat the serious and often recurrent diarrhea caused by the C. difficile bacteria.
Whooping cough reported in Californian city at unprecedented rates
Reported cases of whooping cough have been on the rise in recent years and cases in Southern California have already been recorded at rates far higher than usual this year.
Controversial study says pot can lead to heart disease
A small study out of France claims to have revealed a possible connection between smoking marijuana and cardiovascular problems.
New migraine treatments show promise, researchers say
The studies are currently in phase two, and require larger studies to confirm the previous results.
Most Americans support Obamacare’s birth control mandate, study finds
The national survey showed that nearly seven out of 10 Americans are likely to agree with the policy.
Low blood sugar may lower heart rate, according to study
People with diabetes who experience drops in their blood sugar can also experience irregular heart rhythms that a new study suggests could be dangerous.
Study reveals that not everyone wants emergency stroke drug
A recent survey of people aged 50 or over has revealed that not everyone would consent to the use of certain types of medications immediately after having a stroke.
FDA green lights Cyramza for stomach cancer
Cyramza is an angiogenesis inhibitor that prevents blood supply to the tumors.
False-positive mammograms have limited effect on anxiety, study finds
Between 40 and 60 percent of women who undergo a routine screening mammography over a 10-year span will experience a false-positive mammogram.
FDA warns that uterine fibroid procedure could spread hidden cancer
A warning from the FDA.