HIV No Barrier to Getting Liver Transplant, Study Finds

FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- Liver transplants to treat a common type of liver cancer are a viable option for people infected with HIV, according to new research.

New Drug May Help Immune System Fight Cancer

THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug that taps the power of the body's immune system to fight cancer is shrinking tumors in patients for whom other treatments have failed, an early study shows.

Fitness in Middle Age May Help Shield Men From Cancer Later

THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis

WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Simponi (golimumab) injection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk

SATURDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- Simple changes to your backyard grilling routine could help reduce your colon cancer risk, an expert says.

Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease

FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- For people with celiac disease, an accurate diagnosis and proper diet are essential for good health, experts say.

Bacteria in Baby's Belly May Influence Growth, Study Says

THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Infants' early growth is influenced by the types of bacteria in their digestive system, a new study says.

Could Adaptable Bacteria Cause Repeat Urinary Tract Infections?

WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- Women suffering from recurring urinary tract infections may carry a particularly hearty strain of E. coli bacteria that flourishes in both the gut and the bladder, and can migrate back and forth despite repeated treatments, a small new study finds.

Half of People With Hepatitis C Don't Complete Needed Tests: CDC

TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Only about half of Americans who are infected with hepatitis C undergo follow-up testing to determine if they are still infected, federal officials reported Tuesday.

Flu Vaccine Safe for Kids With Crohn's, Colitis: Study

MONDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Yearly flu vaccinations are safe for children with inflammatory bowel disease, but too few of these youngsters get a flu shot because their parents worry about possible side effects, researchers report.