Diarrhea, or the presence of loose or liquid bowel movements, is extremely common and happens to nearly everyone at least a couple of times per year. Many of these episodes of diarrhea will resolve on ...

When it comes to communicable diseases, it's important to identify the source of an outbreak as soon as possible. In the case of cholera, a new toilet sensor could help, by detecting how many people ...

Diarrhea is when you experience frequent, loose, watery stools. You may also feel an urgent need to pass these stools. Causes range from food intolerances and medication reactions to infections and ...

Kasandra Brabaw is a writer who focuses on health, sex/relationships, and stories for and about her communities including the LGBTQ+ and fat communities. Other than at Health, her work can be found at ...

Kasandra Brabaw is a writer who focuses on health, sex/relationships, and stories for and about her communities including the LGBTQ+ and fat communities. Other than at Health, her work can be found at ...

Burning diarrhea can cause severe discomfort. Diarrhea may burn a person’s bottom if there is bile or stomach acid in the stool, they have eaten spicy foods, or there is physical trauma at the anus.