March 20, 2013: 'Cruise Ship Virus' Also Sickens 1 Million U.S. Kids Yearly
Norovirus has overtaken rotavirus in causing gastric illness, CDC study finds

January 25, 2013: Common Painkillers Tied to Kidney Risks for Children: Study
Expert says NSAIDs are overused for treating kids with fever

January 24, 2013: Vaccinating Kids Against Common Gut Bug Helps Shield Adults Too: Study
Rotavirus infection causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and can be deadly

January 20, 2013: How to Tell If Your Child Is Too Sick for School: Expert
If kids aren't well enough to learn, it's best to keep them home

January 16, 2013: Fecal 'Transplant' to Cure Gut Infection?
In small study, new treatment was more effective than antibiotic on hard-to-treat bacteria

January 15, 2013: Unneeded Antibiotics May Lead to Diarrheal Illness, Study Finds
Instead of helping hospitalized patients, treatment promotes infection in some

January 02, 2013: Fulyzaq Approved for Diarrhea in People With HIV/AIDS
Antiretroviral drugs can lead to diarrhea

December 14, 2012: Trained Beagle Sniffs Out Troublesome Hospital Infection
Dogs like Cliff are giving a whole new meaning to 'pet scan'

December 12, 2012: Dishwashing Won't Kill Tummy-Troubling Norovirus: Study
Better cleaning agents needed to curb infection, researchers say

November 16, 2012: 'Worm Therapy' Might Help Ease Colitis, Monkey Study Shows
Unappetizing as it sounds, the treatment relieved symptoms in primates and might help humans

November 07, 2012: New Diabetes Drugs Have Different Advantages, Study Says
One is injected daily, the other weekly and both have side effects

October 31, 2012: Crohn's Disease in Children May Start From Bacteria
Study found highest 'proteobacteria' levels in kids newly diagnosed with condition

October 22, 2012: More Antibiotic Use Tied to Rise in Diarrheal Infections in Hospitals: Study
Kids, elderly especially vulnerable to serious consequences from C. difficile bacteria

September 25, 2012: Many Children With Autism Have Other Health Problems, Study Says
Gastrointestinal trouble, heightened sensory responses found in about one-fourth of kids

September 19, 2012: FDA Warns Against Use of Diarrhea Drug From El Salvador
Ingredient in Intestinomicina linked to serious health problems, including bone marrow toxicity

August 31, 2012: Feces-Linked Bacteria Found at Lake Erie Beaches
High levels of Arcobacter indicate fecal contamination, researcher notes

June 22, 2012: Effects of High Blood Pressure Drug May Mimic Celiac Disease
Some patients taking olmesartan developed chronic diarrhea and lost an average of 40 pounds: study

June 22, 2012: Health Tip: Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea
Don't use tap water for drinking, ice or brushing teeth

June 05, 2012: Health Tip: Understanding Adult Dehydration
Diarrhea is a common cause

June 01, 2012: Health Tip: Warning Signs of Infant Dehydration
Including dry mouth and tongue

April 30, 2012: Children Usually Excluded From Clinical Drug Trials: Study
Kids with chronic illnesses might react differently to new medicines than adults, researchers say

March 13, 2012: One Antibiotic Appears to Ease Severe E. Coli Infection
Small study looked at bacteria that caused German outbreak

March 06, 2012: Dangerous Bacteria Also Spreads Outside Hospitals: CDC
C. difficile infections and death rates at 'historic highs,' experts say

February 07, 2012: Kids' Diarrhea Vaccine Appears Safe After All: Study
Risk of intestinal side effect didn't rise; children should be vaccinated, experts say

January 27, 2012: Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis
Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds

December 07, 2011: Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
Experimental vaccine reduced effects of norovirus in small study

December 05, 2011: Common Hospital Infection Lengthens Patient Stays
An estimated 10% of those infected with C. difficile will die, study finds

May 31, 2011: Dificid Approved to Treat <i>C. diff</i> Diarrhea
Bacterial infection commonly acquired in hospitals

May 25, 2011: Childhood Cancer Therapies Tied to Gastrointestinal Issues
More than 40% of survivors reported GI problems in the 20 years after treatment, study finds

April 08, 2011: FDA OKs Rapid Test to Spot Dangerous Intestinal Infection
C. difficile is commonly acquired in hospitals

January 12, 2011: How to Cope With Stomach Flu Symptoms
Doctor offers tips to aid patients' recovery

December 02, 2010: Study Suggests Link Between Crohn's Disease and PTSD
Researchers suggest doctors address psychological needs of patients with the digestive disorder

October 20, 2010: Health Tip: Should You Take Probiotics?
Conditions they may help treat

October 18, 2010: Health Tip: Some Shouldn't Take Antidiarrheal Drugs
Who should avoid these medications

October 11, 2010: Halloween Chocolate a Serious Threat to Pets
Veterinarian warns that, in animals, the candy can cause seizures, irregular heartbeat and even death

August 27, 2010: Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at Home
It's a common infection in children

August 06, 2010: Rotavirus Vaccine Trials Show Positive Results in Africa, Asia
Oral vaccine can potentially save infants' lives in developing world, two studies find

July 27, 2010: Brain Structure Changes Found in Irritable Bowel Patients
Comparison scans between women with and without disorder show differences in gray matter: report

July 16, 2010: Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Shows Promise
Screening method spots key proteins in stool, researchers say

May 14, 2010: Doctors Can Use Rotavirus Vaccine Again: FDA
Contaminant found in March no health risk, agency says

May 12, 2010: Health Tip: Prevent Traveler's Diarrhea
Watch what you eat while away from home

May 12, 2010: Almost Half of Deaths in Kids Under 5 Occur in 5 Countries
Two-thirds of cases due to infectious diseases, researchers report

March 26, 2010: Shift Work Linked to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irregular schedule disrupts biological cycle, study finds

February 10, 2010: Health Tip: Help Prevent Travelers' Diarrhea
Watch what you eat and drink

January 27, 2010: Rotavirus Vaccine Could Save Millions of Children Worldwide
Trials in Africa, Mexico show shot protects from the common diarrhea-causing disease

November 19, 2009: Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
Here's what parents should know

August 18, 2009: 'Cruise Ship Virus' Vaccine Stems From Tobacco
Benefits for fighting norovirus include cost, speed, report shows

July 27, 2009: With Autism, Diet Restrictions May Do More Harm Than Good
Study finds no increase in gastrointestinal problems in kids with the disorder

July 14, 2009: Germs Hold Court in Sand Castles
It's safer to keep beach underfoot than to dig in it, survey finds

June 10, 2009: Finding May Lead to Vaccine for Traveler's Diarrhea
Researchers discover key clues to bacteria's structure