Vomiting, also known as emesis, is a common and often unpleasant bodily response that most people experience at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by various factors, ranging from minor ...

Until about five years ago, scientists believed the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), was the culprit.

Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is surging again. Here's what to expect and ...

After someone who has norovirus vomits or has diarrhea, the CDC recommends the following: Disinfect the areas a contagious ...

Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a person’s life. However, it often comes with a host of symptoms, one of the most common being vomiting. Understanding why vomiting occurs during ...

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder that typically involves cycles of bingeing and purging. When blood comes up during vomiting, it may indicate throat damage or other complications. Bulimia can ...

Swelling of the salivary glands from frequent vomiting can cause the cheeks to swell. This is sometimes known as “bulimia face.” Bulimia nervosa is a mental health condition and eating disorder that ...