WASHINGTON -- Federal health officials are investigating sometimes-deadly overdoses with common anti-diarrhea drugs, a bizarre manifestation of the nation's drug abuse problem. The primary ingredient ...

Loperamide, a common anti-diarrhea drug, may treat the social symptoms of autism. The corresponding study was published in Frontiers in Pharmacology. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological ...

Can you teach an old drug new tricks? Although drug treatments for the core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are not currently available, could an existing drug provide a new treatment, even ...

Sure, we have many diarrhea jokes. But the reality is that diarrhea kills 2,195 children every day—more than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined. Diarrheal diseases lead to 1 in 9 child deaths ...

Some opioid addicts are turning to an over-the-counter alternative to get high -- and it's probably not one you'd expect. A growing number are taking dangerous doses of Imodium A-D, a widely available ...

This week, the FDA issued a warning about the anti-diarrhea medication, Loperamide known as Imodium. Apparently, people are taking massive doses of it, trying to get high. "There's no smart drug to ...

If you have diarrhea or loose, watery stools, you'll want to know how to find relief fast. Replenishing lost fluids and tweaking your diet typically help stop diarrhea quickly. Anti-diarrheal ...

Gluten-free medications may be important if you have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Common gastrointestinal issues include diarrhea, constipation, or heartburn, and you may need ...