Probiotics are available in many different species and strengths. Some studies suggest probiotics may help with certain types of diarrhea, but others indicate they have little effect. Probiotics are ...

Diarrhea involves passing loose stools frequently. It can result from various causes, such as infections and food intolerances, that may also lead to a loss of appetite. Often, people experiencing ...

At least one Ultimate Slip 'N Slide crew member tested positive for giardia — a microscopic parasite that, when swallowed, causes diarrheal disease Talk about a summer bummer. Production on NBC's ...

Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Short bouts of diarrhea rarely cause concerns. But long lasting or severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, especially for children and ...

In an apparent response by the universe to the eternal question “What could go wrong?”, an outbreak of “violent” illness that included “explosive diarrhea” has forced NBC to shut down production of a ...

Concurrent bloating and diarrhea are common gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that can disrupt your life. If your symptoms only last a few days, they may be simply caused by a food disagreeing with you ...

Comedian Margaret Cho confessed that she has her own diarrhea plane story. Following a viral incident in which a Delta flight to Spain had to turn around because a passenger’s diarrhea caused a ...

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 ...