The "pink stuff" treats upset stomach and diarrhea in adults, but the original Pepto-Bismol formula isn’t recommended for kids. Here’s what parents need to know.

Question: I gave my 14-year-old granddaughter Pepto-Bismol for an upset stomach the other day. Her parents were very angry with me and warned me that I could have caused liver damage. Is this true?

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Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the at-home use of the flu vaccine spray FluMist, how do you know that it's the right choice for you and your family? If your infant or ...

Now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the at-home use of the flu vaccine spray FluMist, how do you know that it's the right choice for you and your family? If your infant or ...