Stenting Abdominal Arteries Relieves ‘Intestinal Angina’ (HealthDay)Minimally invasive angioplasty and stenting is a safe and effective method of opening dangerously clogged arteries in the abdomen, a U.S. study finds.

Health Tip: If You Have an Ulcer (HealthDay)An ulcer is a sore in the lining of the digestive tract. While it can be treated with medication — including antibiotics and those that reduce stomach acid — you should also make certain dietary and lifestyle changes, the American Academy of Family Physicians says.

Number of Smoke-Free Households on the Increase (HealthDay)The proportion of American households that forbid smoking increased from 43 percent in 1992-93 to 72 percent in 2003, a new government report shows.

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