VATICAN CITY — How’s Pope Francis doing? Can you give him my get-well wishes? Can I speak with him directly? The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of ...

With chronic or severe diarrhea, the burning pain can last from several minutes to hours after a bowel movement depending on how severely the tissues are injured. If an anal fissure occurs, the pain ...

Over-the-counter medications may help if your healthcare provider has approved them for you. Warm or cool drinks may also soothe a sore throat. If your sore throat makes it hard to swallow, you may ...