Stress affects every individual differently, and for some, its physical manifestations can be both surprising and disruptive. One of the most uncomfortable ways stress impacts the body is through ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a 48-year-old woman who has the sudden onset (within a half-hour) of uncontrollable watery diarrhea after eating in restaurants. I’m trying to narrow down the cause and believe ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Diarrhea is often contagious, especially when it's caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Infectious diarrhea can spread by not washing hands ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My blood sugar level is around 150 mg/dL on average without medication. With metformin, I have diarrhea 24 hours a day. I am 82 and very active. I walk about six miles a day on average ...

The surge of norovirus—more commonly known as a “stomach bug” or the “stomach flu,” is at it again. The virus is most prevalent during the winter season, so more cases have popped up since December or ...

USA, — Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. The most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

Watery diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. It's important to consult a doctor if a newborn has diarrhea because it can be dangerous. Chronic diarrhea lasts four weeks or more ...