Most of it ends up in landfills, where it generates planet-warming methane. And poop bags can shed microplastics into the environment. Here is how you can reduce that environmental “poo-print ...

Some people experience no symptoms at all. Checking your stool (poop) for worms or eggs is one way to confirm their presence, but other tests may be needed. Serious complications can arise with some ...

Rep. Nellie Pou (D-North Haledon), now in her second month representing New Jersey’s 9th district in Congress, has announced seven members of her senior staff, including many familiar faces from the ...

Cephalopods that eat more bivalves, such as scallops, are more likely to have white poop, whereas octopuses that feast on red crabs tend to excrete red feces.

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Dietary fiber is a type of ...

Yes, a person can poop and still be constipated. Constipation does not mean bowel movements stop entirely, but it refers to a reduction in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements.

Variation in size, shape and smell is normal. Your poop will change depending on what you've eaten and how much water you've had to drink. You'll experience different types over time; it only ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical detective and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease ...

Baby poop can vary greatly. However, a milk allergy or lactose intolerance may cause poop to be more watery and frequent than usual. Cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies ...

Something strange is happening inside hardware stores across the world, prompting health experts to weigh in on the bizarre phenomenon. Shoppers are reporting a sudden and unexplained urge to go ...