Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Potatoes and diarrhea have two possible connections. The first is that potatoes may cause diarrhea if you eat lots of them with the skin still on or if you’re allergic or intolerant to them. The ...

Like anything else, this fruit has its drawbacks. In general, it’s unlikely to cause any issues when consumed in moderation. However, if you eat too much of it, you may end up with tummy pain and ...

Did you know that on average, every single adult in the United States experiences diarrhea at least once a year, according to the National Library of Medicine? While these loose, watery stools ...

An airline was forced to 86 a flight after this gal took a terrible No. 2. Meghan Reinertsen swears she isn’t a monster. The blond is simply a frequent flyer whose sudden bout with uncontrollable ...

Parents, guardians and all who care for kids should check their medicine cabinets after a children’s cough syrup was recalled for a foodborne bacteria that can cause myriad problems. And, in extreme ...

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 ...

Diarrhea, constipation, pain, bloating: We asked experts why the virus causes these issues and what to do about them. By Alice Callahan Food used to be a daily source of joy for Sarah Carter. A ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...

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On good days, you probably don’t think twice about dropping a deuce. But when something goes awry, it can quickly turn into a major source of stress—especially when you just can’t seem to stop pooping ...