The stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, is a common illness in children that can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms. While the condition usually isn’t too serious, it’s important for parents ...

An indirect assessment of the functioning of smooth muscle activity in the airways and gastrointestinal wall may help explain the shared pathophysiology that links these 2 common childhood ailments.

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter for information and tools designed to improve your well-being. One in six parents say their ...

Functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are among the most commonly diagnosed medical problems in pediatrics. Symptom-based Rome III criteria for FAP and IBS have been ...

If your child often complains of a stomachache before school, a big game or a test, it may not just be “nerves.” Experts say there is a strong connection between a child’s gut and their brain — and it ...

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That's the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...

Some home remedies and medical treatments can help a child’s upset stomach symptoms. These include staying hydrated, consuming certain foods, reducing stress, and more. Upset stomach or indigestion ...