Gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that causes symptoms like diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Viruses, bacteria, and parasites can cause gastroenteritis. A ...

Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table ...

A simple stool sample may hold a clearer record of what you eat than a food diary ever could. In a new study, researchers ...

A recently published study provided insight on how bowel movement frequency correlated with levels of toxins in the body. (Photo: Getty) When’s the last time you pooped? Earlier today? Earlier this ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Rectal bleeding can be a warning sign of early-onset ...

Stool changes with pancreatic cancer can include diarrhea, foul-smelling stool, constipation, and changes in stool color. The pancreas is an organ between the stomach and the spine that helps the body ...

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 ...

Foul-smelling stool on its own is usually not a sign of cancer. Generally, it comes from diet or harmless digestive issues. In rare cases, specific cancers that affect digestion can change stool smell ...