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

May 20, 2009: Health Tip: Drugs That May Lead to Diarrhea
Some medications that can cause the problem

March 28, 2009: What You Need to Know When Your Stomach Aches
Doctor offers tips on digestive disorders

February 28, 2009: Travel Safety Can Be a Passport to Good Health
Just because it's a resort, doesn't mean precautions should be abandoned, experts note

November 06, 2008: Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Dry Dog Food Continues
Eight more people -- mostly young children -- infected, bringing total to 79, CDC says

October 10, 2008: Antibiotics May Not Cause Diarrheal Bacteria
Since testing is often on those already on drugs, some diagnoses could be wrong, study says

August 22, 2008: Molecule Keeps Bacteria Like Salmonella in Check
Finding could also fight other pathogens before they develop resistance to antibiotics

July 16, 2008: Health Tip: Dealing With Diarrhea
Be sure to drink enough

June 30, 2008: Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes

June 26, 2008: New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season
Hospital, doctor visits down sharply in many places, CDC reports

June 19, 2008: Scientists ID Enzyme That Allows Dysentery Amoeba to Hide
Finding could lead to more effective treatments for diarrhea worldwide, study says

June 17, 2008: Inexpensive Compound Could Treat Severe Diarrhea
Finding may be 'magic bullet' to help millions of children in developing world, study says

June 03, 2008: Health Tip: Diarrhea in Children
Some common causes

May 21, 2008: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food
70 people, many of them young children, were sickened after handling the food, CDC says