Mini-gastric bypass surgeries are growing in popularity, but may increase the risk of complications, according to the findings of a French study.…
A new study finds that probiotics do not help children get over the stomach flu.…
Deaths from most types of infectious diseases have declined in recent years, with the exception of deaths from diarrheal diseases, which are on the rise, according to a new study.…
The FDA seeks limits on the number of doses of Imodium available per package due to growing concerns over abuse of the antidiarrheal medication, which can cause severe heart problems and deaths when taken at high doses.…
A $300 million settlement has been reached to resolve cases for individuals who suffered chronic diarrhea or other gastrointestinal injuries following use of Benicar, Azor, Tribenzor or another olmesartan-based blood pressure drug.…
The CDC reports that the number of outbreaks of cryptosporidium linked to swimming pools and water parks doubled last year.…
The FDA warns that the IBS drug Viberzi has been linked to cases of serious pancreatitis in patients who do not have a gallbladder, and may have caused at least two deaths.…
