Red diarrhea can happen for many reasons, from eating red foods, such as beetroot, to an anal fissure, when stool may contain blood. Some medications can also cause red diarrhea. A healthy stool is ...

A rash of noises described as “explosive diarrhea, vomiting, and a weird, vaguely sexual moan” hit an American Airlines flight last week. It's not the only one. Reading time 3 minutes The American ...

The common cold is a respiratory condition that causes similar symptoms to the flu. It usually starts with a runny nose followed by a sore throat and fatigue. A 2019 research review showed that ...

Dear Dr. Manny, Why is my stomach making noises? I think it’s embarrassing, but my 3-year-old son thinks it’s funny. Is there any way to stop the gurgling? Do pregnant women experience the same ...

Diarrhea (loose, watery stool) will usually go away on its own after a short time. Symptoms that last longer than four weeks, or chronic diarrhea, can indicate an underlying health condition. Some of ...

A small toilet-based sound sensor that can tell the difference between peeing, pooping and diarrhea may one day help prevent cholera outbreaks. "The hope is that this sensor, which is small in ...

Treatment for diarrhea depends on the cause. Options that may help stop it faster include over-the-counter (OTC) medications, eating soluble fiber, and drinking plenty of fluids. Most diarrhea ...

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