California study says priobiotics can prevent antibiotic-related diarrhea

You might be able to significantly lower your risk of the diarrhea that follows some courses of antibiotics if you consume probiotics, this study suggests:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-says-priobiotics-ward-off-diarrhea-antibiotics-155600789.html

Researchers link eye color and melanoma risk

Does it matter whether you have brown or blue eyes when it comes to serious skin conditions like melanoma?  Read what these researchers believe:

http://news.yahoo.com/eye-color-really-predict-risk-melanoma-182100758.html

Be wary of drinks with fructose

That fruit juice or soda you love so much might be a lot worse for you than you know:

http://news.yahoo.com/love-drinks-fructose-wary-study-says-215200374.html

Sleep more to weigh less

Don't we all wish it were so easy!

http://news.yahoo.com/longer-sleep-might-trump-genetic-influences-high-weight-221800221.html

What do you fear about having Crohn's disease?

Here's a personal look from a Crohn's patient:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health-/facing-the-fears-of-crohn-s-disease.aspx

Crohn's disease diagnosis

A personal view of getting a diagnosis of Crohn's disease:

http://www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health-/getting-a-diagnosis-of-crohn-s-disease.aspx

Texas study says obstructive sleep apnea damage can occur within 30 days

Certain patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be at risk for strokes after experiencing the disorder for only 30 days, Baylor College of Medicine researchers suggest:

http://news.yahoo.com/obstructive-sleep-apnea-study-reveals-stroke-risk-30-174000422.html\

What's better than acupuncture for pain?

Researchers have developed a new delivery system of pain control built on the basic concepts of acupuncture but which offers potentially longer results:

http://news.yahoo.com/papupuncture-therapy-outshines-acupuncture-chronic-pain-relief-160000099.html

Missing Dick Clark

He shaped the practices and even the values of at least one generation:

http://news.yahoo.com/long-dick-clark-223400451.html

What on earth is sleep paralysis?

You might experience it every night and now even know it:

http://voices.yahoo.com/do-suffer-sleep-paralysis-11257814.html?cat=70

Researchers find new Crohn's treatment

Virginia Tech researchers indicate promise for a novel treatment for patients suffering from Crohn's disease:

http://voices.yahoo.com/researchers-discover-therapy-crohns-disease-11239896.html?cat=5

What to do about increasing whooping cough outbreaks

Many adults mistakenly assume they're protected against whooping cough due to vaccine received in childhood.  However, new federal guidelines suggest adults need to be re-immunized:

http://voices.yahoo.com/whooping-cough-rise-vaccine-guidelines-11222114.html

How much do you know about cancer of the appendix?

Fortunately, it's rare in the U.S.  However, many patients experience no signs or symptoms.  Their cancer is discovered by accident:

http://voices.yahoo.com/an-overview-cancer-appendix-11163004.html

Have you ever heard of cat eye syndrome?

This disorder takes its name from the most common characteristics of patients' eyes:

http://voices.yahoo.com/what-cat-eye-syndrome-11151538.html?cat=70

What on earth is new persistent daily headache?

Sufferers are often misdiagnosed with a host of other maladies, among them migraines.  Here's the low-down on this odd type of chronic headache:

http://voices.yahoo.com/could-pain-daily-persistent-headache-11138618.html?cat=70