Task force says thumbs down to some PSA tests

Researchers believe some PSA tests do more harm than good in patients worried about developing prostate cancer:

http://news.yahoo.com/task-force-calls-routine-prostate-cancer-tests-unnecessary-154500539.html

Merits of laxative-free colonoscopy

Patients should finder it easier to undergo but just as effective, researchers believe:

http://news.yahoo.com/study-gives-laxative-free-virtual-colonoscopy-high-marks-163400138.html

What patients fear about Crohn's disease

Here's a personal perspective:

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

Can researchers restore sight lost to macular degeneration?

A new study suggests that an exciting device might be on the horizon for patients with macular degeneration:

http://news.yahoo.com/device-might-restore-sight-lost-macular-degeneration-191600119.html

Still looking for a summer camp?

School's almost out, and summer camp is just around the corner.  If you haven't snagged a spot yet for your child, here are some tips to finding the right match:

http://voices.yahoo.com/how-find-summer-camp-last-minute-11335484.html?cat=25

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