Public health officials in Seattle are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak that affected 35 people during Thanksgiving ...

Researchers have found that specific gut cells, BEST4/CA7+ cells, regulate electrolyte and water balance in response to bacterial toxins that cause diarrhea. Their findings show that these cells ...

An outbreak of infections linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has a lot of people across the United States concerned about their exposure to dangerous E. coli bacteria. It is not yet known which ...

Gut bacteria shown to produce serotonin, revealing new pathways for IBS therapy. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have uncovered new details about how gut bacteria interact with ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways OTC medications like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol can help stop diarrhea.

SANTA CRUZ — Cases of a bacterial infection known as Shigellosis have been reported in the county and prompted the relocation and possible postponement of the Santa Cruz Cookout, which was planned to ...

Certain bacteria in the water can cause vibriosis, which may lead to watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting, per the CDC Getty Images Dozens of beaches nationwide have been hit by ...

No illnesses or adverse events linked to the recalled cheese have been reported. The decision to issue the recall was made ...

An elderly man in Japan developed a fatal bacterial infection after taking a probiotic as part of his treatment for severe COVID-19. The unidentified patient was first brought to the emergency room ...

SIBO is when bacteria that normally live in your colon start growing too much in your small intestine. Diagnosing SIBO is tricky. There’s no perfect test, and symptoms like bloating and gas can be ...

Children in Guatemala who received a common vaccine that helps prevent pneumonia were less likely to carry ...