Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Probiotics have been studied for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, such as ...

With chronic or severe diarrhea, the burning pain can last from several minutes to hours after a bowel movement depending on how severely the tissues are injured. If an anal fissure occurs, the pain ...

A diarrhea-causing superbug is stirring up trouble in Los Angeles. Researchers have tracked down a worrying new strain of Shigella bacteria in the area—one that can resist almost every ...

Studies have shown that probiotics like Lactobacillus and Saccharomyces boulardii can reduce the severity and duration of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. In fact, doctors often recommend ...

Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD) and Clostridium difficile disease (CDD) are common conditions linked to the use of antibiotics. Studies evaluating the efficacy of probiotics for the treatment ...

Collins also credits his former Ph.D. co-advisor Nathan Crook, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, with pioneering “a lot of the early techniques” for ...