OTC medications like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol can help stop diarrhea. Eating bland, low-fiber foods like bananas, rice, ...

It's the holiday season, which means it's the most common time of year for norovirus to spread. Here's what you need to know about this winter stomach bug.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing ...

I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing diarrhea on and off. I initially spoke to my general physician, and he thought it could be ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column noted that a few people need to take antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent a prosthetic knee infection. My friend doesn't have a joint or heart problem, ...

Roundworms are eight- to 12-inches-long and live in the intestines, They can cause abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. The types of roundworms typically in humans include pinworms and ascariasis, but ...

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Missing doses of your antibiotic can make them less effective, increase the risk of side effects, or lead to antibiotic resistance.

Looking to pick up a quick breakfast on your way into work or to fuel your last minute holiday shopping? Several fast food chains like McDonald's, Chick-fil-a, and Taco Bell serve breakfast in the ...

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