Pythons can go weeks without eating. Now researchers have isolated an appetite-suppressing metabolite in python blood that ...

At least 131 deaths and over 500 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, the ...

Diarrhea episodes caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) always seem to strike at the most inopportune times. Invariably, the minute you’re far from a bathroom, in the middle of an important ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Large doses of antidiarrheal drugs like bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) can cause very light stools that usually turn brown again after stopping. White or clay-colored stool can ...

Imodium (loperamide) is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug that’s used to treat diarrhea. The drug comes as an oral tablet, oral capsule, and oral liquid solution. Your dosage will vary depending on the ...

Digestive health covers the proper functioning of your digestive system, which breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste. Digestive issues like acid reflux, celiac disease, irritable ...

Jenna Demmer is a writer and editor that specializes in health. She has covered many topics including infectious diseases, women's health, mental health, sleep, and more. She has written for more than ...