As I get older, I’ve noticed that my friends are talking more about subjects we once considered taboo. Maybe it’s the Facebook effect, or maybe it’s a function of having young kids at home, so the ...

If you've ever answered nature's call and encountered a mysterious, unexpected shade of green, you're not alone. But what does it mean if your poop is green? While green poop is often due to dietary ...

It may be alarming to see green poop in your toilet bowl, but it isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. All stool starts out as greenish-yellow, says Baltimore colon and rectal surgeon, Jeffrey Nelson ...

I was part of a study where researchers tracked how long it took blue food dye to move through my system. Hilary Brueck/Insider I turned my poop blue for science (well, sort of), and you can too.

Here's what you need to know: Is it OK if your poop is green? According to mayoclinic.org, all shades of brown and even green poop are considered to be normal. It is rare for the color of your poop to ...

People go to many extremes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but generating green stool shouldn't be one of them. Your morning trip to the bathrooom revealed you may have had one too many green beers ...

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Poop gets its odor from bacteria, your diet, and skatole — a compound in your digestive tract. Antibiotics, sulfur-rich foods, and difficulty absorbing nutrients can make your poop smell worse. Get ...