What Is a Fecal Transplant? A fecal transplant is a procedure that places the stool of a healthy person into the colon of someone who’s ill. Your doctor may call it bacteriotherapy. A fecal ...

Frequent pale stools may suggest issues with your liver, gallbladder, or pancreas, as well as a side effect of certain medications. If your child has more than one bowel movement that is ...

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A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The girl's family said the prize was inappropriate ...

Researchers linked pooping frequency with markers tied to the development of certain diseases. The scientists found a very clear range of pooping frequency that’s ideal for good health.

Pebble poop is poop appearing as small, hard, separate lumps. It can also appear as a solid piece that looks as though it consists of pebbles. Both types are a sign of constipation. Constipation ...

Mucus in stool is normal, but it's not usually visible to the naked eye. When it is, you may notice stringy clear, white, or yellow goop in the toilet or clinging to your poop. It may be blood-tinged, ...

Black poop can be harmless, caused by certain foods or medications, or it can be a sign of melena, meaning there’s blood in your stool. Melena happens when bleeding occurs in the upper digestive tract ...

A study published in Cell Reports Medicine reveals that bowel movement frequency significantly influences physiology and long-term health, with the best outcomes linked with passing stools once or ...

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It may seem a little, er, TMI—but the truth is that the color of your poop offers quite a bit of insight into your overall gut health, so it’s worth taking a look. And while there can be a ...