An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio.

An outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea is sickening many in the Midwest and it can spread through contaminated produce and water, sparking a warning from health officials as they search for a source.

The source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has spread across at least 17 states, is unclear.

It’s not clear what’s causing rising cases of cyclosporiasis, but cooking fruits and veggies and washing produce can help reduce your risk.

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 typically come and go on their own for most people, in some ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding ...

PARIS — Most diarrhea that leads patients to seek medical advice is actually a false alarm, said gastroenterologist Nassim Hammoudi, MD, PhD, of the Lariboisière Hospital in Paris, during France's annual general medicine conference (JNMG 2023).

Diarrhea, with its urgent, loose, or watery stools, can be unpleasant and worrisome at any time of day. Nocturnal diarrhea occurs when you experience diarrhea at night, with symptoms that awaken you from your sleep. Nocturnal diarrhea can have many causes ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes various gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea, because inflammation causes damage to the mucus lining of the digestive tract. Symptoms and their severity may vary from mild to severe. They may also go away for ...

An artificial intelligence can detect diarrhoea with up to 98 per cent accuracy by analysing the sounds emanating from toilets. This skill could help us track outbreaks of diseases such as cholera. Maia Gatlin at the Georgia Institute of Technology and her ...