Have you ever looked in the toilet after going number two and noticed a banana- or sausage-shaped poop? If your answer is yes, you’re likely doing something right. Doctors say folks should aim for ...

Stool transplants are cutting-edge experimental procedures, but using poop as medicine is hardly a modern idea. Ancient Romans knew their… feces – or at least they liked to think they did. According ...

Problems with your pancreas, liver, or gallbladder can cause yellow poop. Yellow poop is normal in infants. If you have fat malabsorption, you may develop fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies, iron ...

The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 150,000 people will receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2025, and factors like gender, age, and family health history can increase your risk ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Sticky poop can occur due to excess mucus or fat in the stool. Conditions like celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, or pancreatic issues may cause sticky poop. Seek medical care if you experience symptoms ...

Trishana Horton is a Case Manager on the PanCAN Patient Services team. She talks with people who call and email Patient Services about everything from the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer ...

In the wake of massive, peaceful “No Kings” protests against him and his polices, President Donald Trump responded like a mad king, disgracing the office he holds by posting an AI video showing him ...

"Ghost poop" is a bowel movement that seemingly disappears without a trace after you flush the toilet. There’s no sign of it either in the toilet paper that you used to wipe your butt or in the toilet ...

Your poop can provide valuable information about your health based on its color, size, shape, and frequency. Blood and mucus in your stool are usually reasons to see a healthcare provider. Are you ...

Shari Edelson has received research funding from the National Park Service, the National Science Foundation and PACT Outdoors. B. Derrick Taff is an Assistant Dean of Research and Graduate Education ...