Medically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MD Diarrhea is usually contagious when it is acute, meaning it comes on suddenly. Acute ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Diarrhea can often be stopped by using over-the-counter (OTC) medications such ...

Diarrhea can range from a mild, temporary condition to a potentially life threatening one. Common causes include viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Diarrhea is characterized by loose or watery stools.

Coffee is already known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but new research reveals another perk: better ...

Research efforts have focused on the various mechanisms by which pathogenic bacteria achieve their detrimental ... probiotics prevent or ameliorate diarrhea are stimulation of the immune system ...

It stays in the bowel. But the bacteria in the bowel have a party with that sugar and produce a lot of gas and diarrhea. So some people who take large amounts of sugarless gum might have cramps ...

There are no official guidelines on when to take probiotics (gut-healthy bacteria), but some evidence suggests they may be ...

Cases in Multnomah County among people who have not left the country nearly doubled last year, and the number appears to be rising.

It is possible to have a stomach virus without vomiting or diarrhea. This can happen if ... a person consumes food or drink that contains bacteria, chemicals, or parasites. The symptoms can ...

The Mati City Health Office (CHO) has issued a warning to residents of Macambol due to an acute watery diarrhea (AWD) outbreak, suspected to be caused by contaminated water. Residents are advised to ...