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Zinc Supplements Help Reduce Infant Diarrhea When Taken During Pregnancy
The occurrence of diarrhea in newborn babies and infants may be dramatically reduced when mothers take zinc supplements throughout the course of their pregnancy, a new study reveals...

Chronic Diarrhea
It is estimated that close to a million people in the United States alone suffer from chronic diarrhea, which is defined as at least one loose stools per day for approximately four consecutive weeks...

Trichinosis: How Bear Meat Causes Explosive Diarrhea
Undercooked bear meat is among the leading causes of Trichinosis, an intestinal infection resulting from the ingestion of the roundworm Trichinella Spiralis. One of the main symptoms of Trichinosis along with corresponding abdominal discomfort is painful, almost uncontrollable bouts of severe, watery and occasionally explosive diarrhea...

Childhood Diarrhea Kills 1.5 Million Infants Each Year
Close to 18 percent of all deaths among children under five are due to diarrhea, largely caused by contaminated water and infections, said Olivier Fontaine, the World Health Organization’s expert on children's health. According to the UNICEF and World Health Organization, 1.5 million infants die each year for preventable and treatable childhood diarrhea.

Natural Remedies for Diarrhea and Other Digestive Problems
A growing number of people suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea and other digestion problems. With a direct link between osteoporosis and medications such as Protonix and Nexium that are frequently used for various gastric symptoms, more and more people are searching for natural digestive aids which may restore calm to those tummy troubles.