One Escherichia coli strain that causes a severe intestinal infection in humans is known as enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC). It’s the most common strain to cause illness in people. It’s different from other E. coli because it makes a potent toxin called Shiga toxin. This toxin damages the lining of the intestinal wall, causing bloody diarrhea.

Detailed information on the most common types of diarrheal diseases, including cryptosporidiosis, diarrhea, traveler's diarrhea, salmonella infection, and giardiasis

Detailed information on traveling with diabetes, from packing your supplies to air travel, planning your injections when changing time zones, and storing your insulin.

Your rotator cuff is one of the most important parts of your shoulder. Read on to learn details about rotator cuff injury, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.

Detailed information on the most common pelvis problems, including pelvic fractures and osteitis pubis.

Detailed information on the most common types of neck problems, including neck pain, torticollis, and whiplash injury

Get detailed information on healthy considerations for air travel, including ways to prevent motion sickness and jet lag.

African sleeping sickness (African trypanosomiasis) is a disease caused by a parasite. It is passed on by the bite of the infected tsetse fly.

Detailed information on temporomandibular disorder, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Detailed information on the most common oral health and dental problems