In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists ...

Symptoms appear 2 to 14 days after someone is exposed to the virus and can range from mild to severe. People will experience different symptoms, including those not on the list. In many cases, ...

Liquid bowel movements, or diarrhea, are often caused by short-term issues like food poisoning or viral infections, but can also stem from chronic conditions. The color of liquid stool can provide ...

Diarrhea and a cold can occur simultaneously. Some viruses, such as the influenza (flu) virus, can occasionally cause gastrointestinal symptoms in addition to respiratory symptoms. Although they can ...

Providers at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics are seeing viral upper respiratory infections this week. WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians are seeing allergies this week. “Seasonal allergies ...

Medications to treat diarrhea in adults include over-the-counter remedies, such as loperamide and bismuth subsalicylate. People with an underlying health condition or infection may need prescription ...