Threadworms are very common. Nearly half of all children under the age of ten and many adults have threadworms at some time often without realising as the infection usually causes no symptoms ...

with associated tummyache do they cause any other problems? Also is the treatment OK for repeated use every two or three months in her case? She constantly touches animals when we are out and although ...

Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...

Joy Emeh is a professional health writer, editor, content strategist, and career development coach with up to four years of experience in the health writing space. She is interested in all things ...

Explosive diarrhea is characterized by strong bowel contractions, increased volume in the rectum, and often accompanied by significant gas. Common causes include bacterial, viral, and parasitic ...

Writer Ruby Tandoh made a career out of food, and yet she's unsure if she, or any of us, have ever had an original craving in her life. Lately, we're ...