It’s hard to tell the difference between the stomach flu and food poisoning—but medical experts say there are a few clues ...

It's also possible that an OTC medication can help with another cause, like stomach flu or food poisoning. There are two main active ingredients in OTC anti-diarrhea medications: Loperamide ...

Martin, ig, a French Canadian voyageur. For the rest of his days he had a hole in his abdominal wall leading directly into his stomach. The blast that let the daylight into St. Martin’s stomach ...

When the flu also comes with stomach problems, Forbes turns to Imodium, an over-the-counter medication used to reduce the frequency of diarrhea. Loperamide, sold under the brand name Imodium ...

Getting CPAP air in your stomach can be bothersome, although the condition is not dangerous. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. But ...

Beyond Cancer: Confronting the Challenges of Survivorship In this series, experts from Duke Cancer Institute discuss how the integration of cancer treatment and primary care is improving patient ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse -- a mouse with two male parents -- that lived until adulthood ...

While medication can provide symptom relief, it does not necessarily address underlying maladaptive behaviors, and is therefore considered by many clinicians and adjunct to treatment, rather than ...

Forcing a struggling child to take any medicine can lead to vomiting or choking. Using a better technique can sometimes get rid of the child's resistance. Doctors can sometimes replace a bad-tasting ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) is a wellness editor and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative writing ...

If you have high blood pressure, medication may be an important part of the plan to keep you healthy. Also called antihypertensive medicines, these drugs can't cure high blood pressure but can ...