Abdominal pain is not always simple indigestion. It can signal serious issues like appendicitis or kidney stones. Recognizing ...

Norovirus cases appear to be trending up, according to recent data. The National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System reported that almost 14% of tests came back positive during the week ...

Stomach infections in India have always had a familiar rhythm, they peak in summer, dip in winter, and return with the monsoon. But something has shifted. Hospitals are now reporting gastrointestinal ...

A microbiologist's sickening investigation into how much bacteria is lurking in gym changing rooms might make you think twice about showering barefoot after your next workout. In a recent video, which ...

A yeast infection is no fun, but it's nice to know that it's not a danger to you or your baby. It's a good idea to keep in ...

If you or everyone around you is getting the sniffles, it’s that time of year again. Here’s what health experts are saying they’re seeing around the greater Houston area.

The Australia A team that is playing a three-match unofficial ODI series against India A at Kanpur has been haunted by the stomach infection. The team's captain Jack Edwards and three other players ...

Up to two billion people globally are infected with soil-transmitted parasitic worms (helminths). Hookworms are a major cause of iron deficiency anemia because they feed on blood in the intestine.

Objective: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and investigate the factors associated with intestinal parasitic diseases in children from an urban slum in Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional ...

For everyday stomach aches, common medicines like simethicone, laxatives, or acid reducers can help, depending on the cause—whether it’s gas, constipation, or indigestion. But if your pain is sharp, ...

Health: Amy Edwards, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said intestinal parasite infections are rare in the U.S., and annual cleanses are unnecessary. Herbal remedies may work in labs but ...