There isn’t a vaccine to prevent traveler’s diarrhea, but learn a few actions you can take to manage its symptoms.

Using an experimental drug sold over the internet to lose weight is an inherently risky gamble. That’s a lesson a 32-year-old ...

Dear Cathy, I recently adopted a four-year-old Boston terrier named Marcie from a breeder. I chose an adult dog to avoid ...

Gen Z is facing a rise in colorectal cancer, yet many young people with symptoms delay screening out of fear or embarrassment. UC Santa Cruz literature and psychology student Kathleen Whilden wants to ...

And now you see the next few days of your life will be dominated by barf, saltine crackers, and the worry that everyone in the house will also fall victim to the dreaded stomach bug. It's commonly ...

A highly contagious illness that can cause severe and even deadly vomiting and diarrhea is spreading at an alarmingly high rate across the United States, health experts warned. Rotavirus, known for ...

Reasons for burning pain while pooping include constipation, diarrhea, and infections. Home remedies and OTC medications can treat hemorrhoids and other causes of burning. See a healthcare provider if ...

Cases of drug-resistant Shigella infections are increasing in the United States in a trend that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are calling a “public health ...

A drug-resistant strain of shigella infections, which cause diarrhea, are increasing in the United States, according to federal health officials. In an April 9 report from the Centers for Disease ...

While the number of daily bowel movements can vary between people, more than three bowel movements per day is usually considered frequent. Certain foods or dietary factors can cause this, but it may ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Diarrhea and constipation are common ...

Brittany Dube is a public health professional with expertise in health education and community health. She works for her local Department of Health as a Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, and ...