Pooping is an essential part of the digestive process, but everyone’s bowel habits are slightly different. Some people might poop every day, while others go just a few times a week. What’s important ...

If your skin is looking a bit pale (which can occur in people of any skin tone), there’s usually a reason. It could be anything from a vitamin B12 deficiency to a symptom of anemia. The same is true ...

Paradoxical diarrhea happens when loose, watery stool finds a way around hardened, impacted stool in your colon and leaks from your anus. Also called overflow diarrhea, it’s often a symptom of a type ...

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for how often you should poop, but when it comes to what color your stool should be, expert consensus is much narrower. And deviations from it can be a cause for ...

Your poop is basically a daily health report, and the clues are all there, shape, colour, smell, consistency, and how often you go. Paying attention without spiralling into panic is the sweet spot: ...

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 ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Long-term constipation can lead ...

Francisco J. Rivera Rosario is a science communications editor experienced in developing all types of science content including, scientific journal articles, infographics, medical educational videos, ...