On our Lab Notes page CalorieLab’s editors select and rank the day’s essential health news items in real time. Readers can suggest, vote and comment on items. Below are brief summaries of yesterday’s (March 11, 2010) Lab Notes items. To see today’s items, visit Lab Notes.
1. IBS Not Always Indicative of Polyps, Cancer
Colonoscopies may not be necessary for IBS sufferers in the absence of other symptoms such as bleeding from the GI tract, family history of colon cancer and anemia, among others.
2. Is Hooping the Next Exercise Craze?
Hula hooping, the childhood pastime of the 1950s and 60s is making a comeback – but with a twist this time around. Not just for fun, enthusiasts claim hooping is great exercise too.
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Lab Notes: IBS Not Always Indicative of Polyps, Cancer; Is Hooping the Next Exercise Craze?