Study finds people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis have greatest risk during painful episodes.

Deleted Scenes Blog: Biomedical reporter Nathan Seppa describes latest chapter in controversy created by now debunked research.

Women taking the antidepressant drugs began lactating later.

Electrode-tipped catheter destroys heart tissue to stifle atrial fibrillation, sometimes performing better than meds, study shows.

A study of patients with sepsis and a second in people with heart disease suggest the fish oil compound may aid health. (p. 14)

Same form has been linked to longevity and ‘good’ cholesterol levels. (p. 14)

Gunshot victims may be more likely to survive if they get to the hospital quickly instead of getting spine stabilization first. (p. 8)

Anti-inflammatory drug limits number of tumors in patients with hereditary condition

Uncommon version seems to lessen risk of lung disease in smokers. (p. 13)

From the American Society of Hematology meeting in New Orleans.

A newer treatment outperforms current frontline drug Gleevec in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia and an older drug may plug gap in coverage. (p. 15)