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Aspirin Lowers Colon Cancer Risk
Researchers have found that a taking a baby aspirin every day can "modestly" reduce the risk of colon cancer.

New Compound May Ease Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis
Japanese researchers have found a cellular receptor which is important in reducing inflammation. The results of this research may be key in the development of new drugs for IBD.

Folic Acid Fights Off Colon Cancer
A daily multivitamin with folic acid may reduce the chance of colon cancer in women with a family history of the disease.

Second Colorectal Cancers Often Develop Despite Follow-Up
Despite surveillance colon cancer can re-occurr.

Coverage Sought For Cancer Screening
Medicare will pay for colon cancer screening, but many elderly are still not receiving any tests.

New Medical System For Colon Cancer Screening
More information about the new "virtual colonoscopy".

American College Of Rheumatology Releases Update On RA
There are new guidelines available for the treatment of RA.

Video pill makes 'fantastic voyage'
The new video pill is getting more testing in the US. Could it replace colonoscopies?

Chronically Ill Kids Put Up Defenses To Hide Depression
It's known that chronic illness and depression can go hand in hand. A new sutdy says that some kids with chronic illness may mask their depression or repress their emotions.

Feeling Fit: Good bacteria
A video from CNN about the health benefits of probiotics - the "good" bacteria.

Polyp Man Raises Awareness of Colon Cancer
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...Polyp Man?

Genetic Basis For Lactose Intolerance Is Found
The gene that 'turns off' the ability to digest milk sugar (lactose) may have been found.

Virtual Colonoscopies
Even though colon and rectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the US, many people do not get screened. New technology, known as a virtual colonoscopy may, change all that.

Long-Time Drinking Can Increase Colon Cancer Risk
Alcoholism Guide Buddy T gives the results of a new study that links liquor and colon cancer.

Crohn's disease gene identified
A gene that is associated with Crohn's disease has been isolated. Researchers indicate that identifying the gene could be the beginning of better treatments.

New drug for Crohn's disease
The US FDA has approved Entocort EC for use in Crohn's disease. The active ingredient is budenoside which is formulated to be absorbed in the intestine where it is needed. Less of the steroid is absorbed by the body, resulting in fewer unpleasant side effects.

FDA Says Merck Misleading On Vioxx
Merck & Co., the company that makes the arthritis drug Vioxx, has been ordered to stop advertising by the FDA.

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