Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table ...

Foul-smelling stool on its own is usually not a sign of cancer. Generally, it comes from diet or harmless digestive issues.

Foul-smelling stool is commonly linked to fat malabsorption in the gut * Pancreatic and colorectal cancers can disrupt ...

If you take a look at the Bristol Stool Scale, a visual chart that classifies bowel movements, ghost poops qualify as a Type ...

Small changes in stool can be easy to ignore but they may signal something serious. Doctors say paying attention early can save lives.

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to seek medical care.

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Grey poop can be caused by liver issues ...

Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s disease. Now they just need samples from the people living in the most ...

KWAM 1's Fidipote ruling house is moving to claim the vacant Awujale stool, stating the Fusengbuwa house missed its legal deadline to present a candidate.

Hydrate. “Staying well-hydrated keeps stool soft and easier to pass, which is especially important after several days of ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...