Your poop reveals key clues about your health — here are a few red flags to keep an eye on.

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

A simple stool sample may hold a clearer record of what you eat than a food diary ever could. In a new study, researchers ...

Get ready—we need to talk about something a bit, um, off-color right now. “Poop!” says Parsley Health nutritionist Adrienne Dowd, with enough enthusiasm to warrant an exclamation point. “It’s ...

Blood in the stool is not a direct symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but some IBS complications may cause short-term rectal bleeding. Symptoms of IBS most commonly include abdominal cramping, ...

How often a person poops has a surprising link to one vitamin in particular. A genetic investigation on the rate at which ...

They’re taking the plunge. A small number of Canadian cancer patients are testing a pill that contains healthy bacteria from human poop to see if it can extend their lives. “Pancreatic cancer has a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A research team at Canada’s Lawson Research Institute of St ...

It’s time to get to the bottom of this age-old question: How often should you be pooping? Our body absorbs the protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals of the food we eat, leaving behind ...

Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

CHICAGO, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cylinder, the leading virtual digestive health provider, today announced its acquisition of Dieta Health, creator of the first clinically validated ...