This TikTok trend could prove extremely sh—y. Castor oil has been hailed as a treatment for complexion problems and hair growth, but experts are warning against an unlikely side effect when ingested.

ALABAMA (WHNT) — State health officials are digging into a growing number of reports of a gastrointestinal illness across Alabama, especially since it’s so easy to contract. Cyclosporiasis infections ...

Cyclosporiasis can cause explosive diarrhea, but usually goes away on its own. Leafy greens like salad are among the leading causes of food poisoning in the US. A doubling in cases of a stomach ...

Millions of people around the world try out new TikTok trends. However, the latest "health" trend on the social media platform has experts warning people not to try it. Salt-water flushes are the ...

An upswing in the number of cases of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite, has prompted a warning from Alabama health officials. The Alabama Department of Public ...

Castor oil is taking TikTok by storm. #Castoroil has over 60,000 posts and Google searches for the plant seed oil have more than doubled since 2022. But while castor oil has many purported benefits, ...

Did you know that on average, every single adult in the United States experiences diarrhea at least once a year, according to the National Library of Medicine? While these loose, watery stools ...

Diarrhea and fever can be caused by food poisoning, viruses, or bacteria, and they usually go away on their own in a few days. Drinking small, frequent sips of water helps prevent dehydration when you ...