Diarrhea claims the lives of 500,000 children each year in low- and middle-income countries. Now, Danish and Ethiopian researchers have linked chronic diarrhea to a specific pattern of gut bacteria, a ...

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 ...

The "pink stuff" treats upset stomach and diarrhea in adults, but the original Pepto-Bismol formula isn’t recommended for kids. Here’s what parents need to know.

Susceptibility to diarrhea, a major cause of infant deaths in low- and middle-income countries, has genetic links which could hold the key to new treatments, research suggests. The diarrheal disease ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you give your kids kefir to prevent the diarrhea they often get when they take antibiotics, here's some news for you: if your kids are otherwise healthy, it probably won ...

The bacteria enterotoxigenic E. coli and Shigella together cause hundreds of millions of infections each year and are among ...

Kids' Diet During Monsoon Kids' Diet During Monsoon: The onset of the rainy season brings a refreshing change in weather, but ...

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common, highly contagious viral infection that can cause diarrhea and other symptoms. HFMD is most common in young children but can affect anyone of any age.

Imodium (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that’s used to treat diarrhea. The drug comes as an oral tablet, oral capsule, and oral liquid solution. Your dosage will vary depending on the ...