This post's writer describes a new medical study, recently published, which claims that some bacteria which causes one cancer type may prohibit another type. This definitely adds to the growing group of med articles which now tend to support "good bacteria". Because so many studies are considered "health news" -- and because so many studies that are released often contradict a widely held belief or are just preliminary studies -- reporters have to be extra careful to include appropriate context. While many readers may feel informed keeping up on the newest information in the medical field, medical journalists must make sure that they are writing about relevant, significant studies. Having access to an abundance of findings from ... More »

They wait to the last paragraph to tell you H. Pylori leads to ulcers. Since it took several weeks to figure out the cause and easy cure for my daughter's ulcers, that information perhaps should be more prominent.

Fascinating article about a bug possibly preventing esophageal cancer.

One study showing correlation does not prove causation. If this were presented as a possibility that needed further study, it could be a good story. As it is, the lack of understanding of the scientific method makes it a very poor story.