Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A Health survey found that one in three adults had abnormal poop in the past month, with millennials and Gen Z reporting it most.Some abnormalities are usually harmless, ...

Your bowel movements are more than just a bodily function; they are a window into your digestive health. By regularly checking and examining the color of your stool, you can gain valuable insights ...

These stools often appear bulky and pale, with a distinctly foul odor that differs from normal bowel movement smells. The greasiness occurs because undigested fats create an oily film that makes ...

“The stool form, appearance or consistency of the bowel movement is actually a much better criterion than the simple numbers to frequency,” Camilleri said.

Gassy poop can happen when your digestive system is backed up from constipation or you have diarrhea caused by food intolerance or infection. It can also simply occur when you eat certain foods.

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Having a bowel movement once or twice a day is associated with better health, according to research published Tuesday in Cell Reports Medicine. Pooping too often, or not often enough, puts people ...

"We did not evolve to have our bowel movements sitting with our hips at 90 degrees on a chair, which is what we do now. We used to all have bowel movements squatting," she said.