Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD The Bristol Stool Chart helps identify constipation and diarrhea by categorizing ...

Everyone poops, but it’s still something a lot of us have an awfully hard time talking about. (Unless you’re my 6-year-old and 3-year-old, who cannot talk about poop enough, it turns out.) Ekaterina ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD White poop may indicate liver or bile duct issues and needs medical attention.Certain ...

Woman with roll of toilet paper. If you’re always running to the restroom after every meal, you might think you’re digestive system is super efficient. Staying regular is incredibly important, after ...

Be honest: The last time you took a trip to the bathroom, did you bring your phone with you? Don’t worry, you’re in good company—an estimated 80 percent of men and 69 percent of women do it, according ...

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An infant’s poop typically changes color and consistency during the first few days, weeks, and months of life. A wide range of colors is usual. In infants, the main reasons for changes in stool color ...

How many times should I poop in a day? That’s a question that may be running through your mind as you head to the bathroom for your fifth bowel movement of the day. The answer isn’t so simple, but ...