DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing ...

Clostridioides difficile is an uncommon but quite serious cause of diarrhea, and it is often associated with antibiotics.

I am a 76-year-old male who is in relatively good health. For the past six months, I have been experiencing diarrhea on and off. I initially spoke to my general physician, and he thought it could be ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent column noted that a few people need to take antibiotics before dental procedures to prevent a prosthetic knee infection. My friend doesn't have a joint or heart problem, ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

The debate over wearing shoes indoors is gaining traction in India, with some embracing the no-shoe rule for hygiene and ...

Soura, the only tertiary care cancer treatment centre in Kashmir, is facing serious criticism from patients and healthcare ...

Healthy human stool is emerging as a vital medical resource, treating severe infections resistant to antibiotics. Faecal Microbiota Transplantation, using donor stool, effectively restores gut health ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Opioid Use Linked to Higher Risk of C. Diff Infection, Study Finds WEDNESDAY, Dec. 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Taking opioids may make some patients more likely to develop a dangerous infection, new ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...