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. Jay N. Yepuri, MD, ...

The study shows that the faecal metabolome – the collection of molecules, or ‘metabolites,’ in stool produced when the gut and its resident microbes break down the food we eat – can capture the ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...