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

In recent years, people have started to take health more seriously, but many still ignore the signals their own body sends every day. As unpleasant as it may seem, paying attention to how your stool ...

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 ...

Constipation and blood in the stool can occur at the same time, due to many different reasons. For most people, blood in stool may occur due to issues with bowel movements, tears to the anus, or ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

A new study found that your genes can determine the impact of thiamine on your gut. Foods like black beans, pork and cereal ...

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 ...