You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If you’re struggling with constipation and straining, then this is one pooping hack that actually works,” Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan ...

A small toilet-based sound sensor that can tell the difference between peeing, pooping and diarrhea may one day help prevent cholera outbreaks. "The hope is that this sensor, which is small in ...

If your baby has 3 or more runny stools, that’s considered diarrhea. There are things you can do to help your baby feel better, and signs you need to see your pediatrician. Occasional baby diarrhea is ...

Fire poop is a nickname for diarrhea for a number of reasons, including the burning sensation that sometimes accompanies it. Everyone's had diarrhea at some point. Notably, it's different in adults ...

Some diarrhea medications can cause changes in stool color, such as black or white stool. However, passing white stools can indicate a serious medical condition, such as a blocked bile duct or liver ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...

Kasandra Brabaw is a writer who focuses on health, sex/relationships, and stories for and about her communities including the LGBTQ+ and fat communities. Other than at Health, her work can be found at ...

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 ...

Poop is poop, right? Well, when it comes to baby poop, there’s actually a whole spectrum of normal colors and textures. So if you happen to spot white curds in your baby’s poop, the first thing to ...