Search BJC

Most stomach bugs resolve within a few days. But when diarrhea lingers for weeks or seems to disappear and then return, health care providers start looking for causes beyond the typical stomach flu—norovirus—or foodborne illness.

Think of the word “infertility,” and you might picture a couple without children struggling to get pregnant or stay pregnant. But there is another set of people — those who have successfully conceived and given birth to one or more children — who struggle with infertility, too.

With so much conflicting advice on what to do about poison ivy rash, it is natural to be torn. Are home remedies effective, or should I rush off to a convenient care? Perhaps neither … or both!

It's a common question: What do I do if I get sick during the holidays?

If you have a visitor from out of town who gets sick or hurt, you might wonder how to get them medical care away from home. For guests of Missouri and Illinois residents, BJC has several health care options.

One minute you're going about your day. The next, you're camped out in the bathroom wondering what you ate. Vomiting and diarrhea can come on fast, but the good news is that most stomach bugs also resolve quickly.

Every February, a very famous football game consumes the general American public. Football is a beloved sport and pastime that celebrates athleticism and teamwork and captures the imaginations of kids who have dreams of going pro.

Achoo! Symptoms of seasonal allergies may seem a temporary nuisance but without treatment, a season of sneezin’ could turn into something more serious.

After months of unanswered questions, Karen found the care and expertise at Missouri Baptist Medical Center that uncovered her heart disease and saved her life.

Some people think that aches and pains and limited mobility are normal parts of aging or something they simply have to deal with. Often, that’s not the case.