HBNS.org - Can honey treat a wound? Smeared on a burn, honey could reduce the time it takes for the wound to heal - up to four days, or sooner in some cases - a new review of studies suggests.
However, honey used with compression bandages does not significantly increase healing of venous leg ulcers and [...]

HBNS.org - Lumbar spine (lower back) surgery is a common treatment for a herniated or “slipped” disk, and patients need to know whether it is better to sit still or get moving during their recovery period.
An updated review from the Netherlands suggests that exercise programs starting four to six weeks after the operation could lead [...]

AACR.org - Moderate consumption of red wine may lower the risk of lung cancer in men, according to a report in the October 2008 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention¸ a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.
“An antioxidant component in red wine may be protective of lung cancer, particularly among smokers,” said [...]

HopkinsChildrens.org - A young child arrives at the emergency room after several days of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea and is sent home with a diagnosis of viral gastritis and treatment for the symptoms. The child seems better for a while, only to return to the ER with worse symptoms and a ruptured appendix, a [...]

Several studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting in Orlando highlight the safety and efficacy of probiotics in improving symptoms and normalizing bowel movement frequency in patients suffering from constipation or diarrhea related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
New Systematic Review of Probiotics in IBS
A systematic review of the efficacy of [...]

New research finds patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases.
Vitamin D Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Lower Quality of [...]