A recently published study provided insight on how bowel movement frequency correlated with levels of toxins in the body. (Photo: Getty) When’s the last time you pooped? Earlier today? Earlier this ...

Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. A ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

If you’ve never heard of the Bristol Stool Chart, you may not know that there are actually several different types of poop. And while discussing your pooping habits might be taboo—sometimes it’s ...