Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

It is not known if this was due to the small sample size (18 case-matched patients) or if a different IVIG course would have affected therapy. In another study, 14 patients with recurrent ...

The secondary objectives are to estimate the incidence of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) in ICU patients and to validate the Bristol Stool Chart and Bliss ... and uniformity across ...

Findings from a new Dartmouth-led study, published in the journal mBio, highlight key differences in the gut microbiome ...

Why Trust Us? Two exciting new studies detail the life-supporting contents of a 4.3-ounce sample of the asteroid Bennu. The OSIRIS-REx mission returned to the sample to Earth in September of 2023 ...

Foodborne botulism is a potentially deadly condition that’s caused by eating food contaminated with botulinum toxin, a potent toxin that attacks the body’s nervous system. The disease is ...

Taking a close look at your stool can tell you quite a bit about the state of your health, especially when coupled with an understanding of the types of poop, and what your poop is telling you.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Asteroid samples fetched by NASA hold not only the pristine building blocks for life but also the salty remains of an ancient water world, scientists reported Wednesday.

The provider can look inside and take a biopsy (a sample of your tract lining). When investigating the biopsy, they may find cells that reveal you have IM. In the U.S., there are no standard ...

Pfizer's vaccine for Clostridium difficile (C. diff) looks like it may join a growing list of candidates that have been shelved or delayed, after the shot failed to meet its primary objective in a ...

Constipation can make stool harder and drier than usual, slowing the movement of stool within the body. Some people may have frequent but incomplete bowel movements. They may return to the ...