Diarrhea can often be stopped by using over-the-counter (OTC) medications such as loperamide (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol). Remember, though, that diarrhea caused by a virus or ...

A problem with studies supporting the prophylactic use of probiotics for diarrhea has been the use of different preparations. Gutierrez-Castrellon and colleagues studied Lactobacillus reuteri 17938, a ...

Diarrhoea can be an unpleasant experience, but it’s a common issue that affects many people. Diarrhoea is a condition where you experience loose, watery stools three or more times a day. It can be ...

Whether you rush to the toilet on the reg or struggle to drop a deuce, you’ve probably heard the same advice: Eat more fiber. But how does the same recommendation hold true for two opposite GI ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Diarrhoea is among the common diseases resulting in the death of hundreds of thousands of newborns and infants in Kenya and globally. In Kenya, in 2018, at least 1,499,146 cases of diarrhoea were ...