Runner’s trot, also known as runner’s diarrhea, can happen during or right after a run. It appears as frequent, loose bowel movements. There isn’t one clear reason why this happens, although some ...

CAPE TOWN — With her 18-month-old daughter suffering from acute diarrhea in mid-February, Novangele Nyikana left the one-room home she shares with her partner and children, and sought help at the ...

Years ago, on a backpacking trip through the Moroccan desert, a buddy of mine got such a harrowing case of diarrhea that he got packed out on the back of a mule. My tentmate and I developed similar ...

If you’re escaping winter and jetting off to the tropics, you’re probably banking on spending as much time as possible in the warm, fresh air. But if you’re among the unlucky vacationers who catch a ...

Diarrhea during pregnancy is common and often clears up on its own. Dehydration from prolonged diarrhea can be harmful to both the pregnant person and the fetus. It's important to stay hydrated and ...

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