This time of year is prime season for these fast-spreading illnesses.

As the federal government considers legalizing marijuana use, researchers found that more heavy users are coming to emergency ...

Vomiting represents one of the body’s most powerful defensive mechanisms – a forceful ejection of stomach contents designed to rid the system of potential toxins. This protective response commonly ...

Norovirus—the “winter vomiting bug”—is responsible for millions of cases of vomiting and diarrhea each year.

One researcher said the findings should be a warning as cannabis vaping increases.

Dogs are cute, cuddly and sometimes a little bit gross. One second you’re snuggling on the couch and giving them a belly rub and the next you’re cleaning up a pile of vomit on your kitchen floor. They ...

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is often underdiagnosed, according to a recent study published in Neurogastroenterology & Motility. Researchers from the United States have highlighted limited awareness ...

Kennon Heard, MD, Ph.D., was skeptical when he first heard about cases in emergency departments of severe, recurring episodes of nausea and vomiting associated with chronic use of marijuana. In 2004, ...

Is your infant vomiting or spitting up? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks down the sometimes-confusing differences with practical advice and explains the mechanics behind each response. She also ...

Vomiting in dogs is very common, and it can be a sign of lots of things, from mild to serious. Some dogs will vomit once and then seem fine afterward, while others will vomit regularly. Some dogs will ...