Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s ...

You may not always peek into the toilet after you’ve used it, but the appearance of your poop can tell you a lot about your bowel health. No one type of poop is the gold standard — normal bowel ...

Ever taken a "ghost poop?" For a topic most people shy away from talking about in real life, bowel movements are an extremely popular subject of discussion online. So-called ghost poops have gone ...

Your poop is a built-in health update you get every day. Here's what healthy stool should look like, what colour or smell ...

A sudden change to black, tar‑like stool, known as Melena, may signal bleeding somewhere in the upper digestive tract. While ...

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

Celiac disease can cause diarrhea or constipation. Stools may be greasy, watery, or foul-smelling. The appearance of poop may depend on how much gluten a person consumes. Celiac disease is an ...

Emerging research indicates that stool samples could predict survival in critically ill patients. Scientists have identified ...