It’s unfortunate that poop talk tends to make adults squeamish, because our stool can offer some powerful clues about what’s ...

You poop after eating because eating triggers your gastrocolic reflex. It's a normal reaction, but some symptoms may suggest ...

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 ...

The signs of IBS used to be too taboo to even mention, but now they're all over TikTok. Here's what's behind the cultural pooping shift and why it matters. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, ...

Everybody poops. But did you realize the shape, size, smell, and frequency of your stool can say a lot about your overall health? Gastroenterologist John Pohl, MD, shares what a healthy poop should ...

Eating certain foods can cause a person to have blue poop. People should be aware of their stool and seek medical care if there are any major changes. People can pass blue stools if they consume food ...

People go to many extremes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but generating green stool shouldn't be one of them. Your morning trip to the bathrooom revealed you may have had one too many green beers ...

COVID-19 may be best known for causing respiratory symptoms, such as fever, dry cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath. But stomach upset can also occur with the latest COVID-19 variants. Once a ...

Dr. Thomas Louie, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Calgary, holds a container of stool pills in triple-coated gel capsules. Hold your nose and don't spit out your coffee: Doctors ...

Pepto Bismol is used to treat diarrhea and indigestion. Its active ingredient (bismuth subsalicylate) can cause your stool to turn black or gray. This side effect is harmless and temporary, lasting ...