“It’s not pool water that gets people sick, it’s the people hanging out at the pool,” Dr. Sharon Nachman, a professor of pediatric infectious diseases at Stony Brook University, tells Yahoo Life.

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Treatment for gastroenteritis is mainly rest and staying hydrated. One type of antacid may be helpful for diarrhea. Gastroenteritis is also known as the stomach flu. It causes nausea, stomach pain, ...

Whether you are experiencing nausea, diarrhea or recovering from the stomach flu, it can be difficult to know what to eat when you have an upset stomach. The BRAT diet was once a popular remedy ...

Organizing certain over-the-counter medications, hydration packs, and other items in an accessible place can quickly help prepare you to relieve symptoms like congestion, coughing, and diarrhea. Viral ...

Why do people get upset stomachs after going to the pool? “It’s not pool water that gets people sick, it’s the people hanging out at the pool,” Dr. Sharon Nachman, a professor of pediatric infectious ...