Diarrhea is one of the most common side effects of taking antibiotics, though it tends to be mild. Sometimes, antibiotics can cause bacterial infection with Clostrioides difficile (C.diff), leading to ...

Dehydration is a common complication of diarrhea. Short bouts of diarrhea rarely cause concerns. But long lasting or severe diarrhea can lead to serious complications, especially for children and ...

When diarrhea strikes unexpectedly, the urgent need for relief can turn a normal day into an uncomfortable ordeal. This common digestive upset affects millions of people regularly, causing ...

Diving into a public pool this summer? You might be plunging into a petri dish. While chlorine is the go-to germ killer, it doesn’t work instantly. Some nasty germs can survive in treated water for ...

Medications to treat diarrhea in adults include over-the-counter remedies, such as loperamide and bismuth subsalicylate. People with an underlying health condition or infection may need prescription ...

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 ...