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Despite the wide availability of a cheap, effective remedy for potentially fatal diarrheal disease, too few children receive the treatment, according to an analysis that suggests provider ...

A healthy gut is a sign of a healthy body. But, it is also a fact that once a year many of us suffer from some sort of ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Watery diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. It's important to consult a doctor if a newborn has diarrhea because it can ...

We expect the cramps, bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness and breakouts associated with our monthly period. But for many women, especially during perimenopause, period diarrhea is also a problem.

A study of the 4 leading bacterial causes of travelers' diarrhea found high nonsusceptibility to fluoroquinolones and ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

COVID-19 can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, which can be difficult to distinguish from other ailments like food poisoning or the stomach bug. Gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, ...

Consuming more sugar does not feed cancer cells, but the concern is that it does cause inflammation in the body if you're eating excess sugar in your diet. It is those inflammatory changes that are ...

Diarrhea is not a common direct symptom of lung cancer itself, but it can occur in advanced stages due to the cancer’s impact on the immune system. The primary reason lung cancer patients experience ...