Daily bowel movement is more than a routine. It is one of the most research-supported indicators of digestive health. Harvard trained gastroenterologist, Dr. Saurabh Sethi says ‘Poop is one of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Everyone poops—but that doesn’t mean we like to talk about it or acknowledge it in any way, shape, or ...

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 ...

Celiac disease can cause diarrhea or constipation. Stools may be greasy, watery, or foul-smelling. The appearance of poop may depend on how much gluten a person consumes. Celiac disease is an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In addition to being able to describe your stool to a doctor, it's helpful to have a general idea of the ...

I don’t recall exactly when I first discovered the poop shelf. My temporary quarters in the Netherlands are relatively modern, down to the high/low flush option on it toilet, so I didn’t catch on ...