Knowing if our digestion is “normal” or “abnormal” can help us to know whether we need to improve our digestive health. My goal with this column is to help you better understand how to identify ...

You may have orange stool due to food colors and additives, as well as certain medications. But some colors can indicate an underlying health condition. A healthy bowel movement is one in which your ...

New research emphasizes the importance of scheduling a colonoscopy as soon as possible after an abnormal stool blood test. Patients who received colonoscopies more than 13 months after abnormal tests ...

Study shows most pediatric melena cases stem from upper gut ulcers, mainly //duodenal * Even 50-100 mL of blood in the stomach can turn stool black . Suddenly finding that your ...

While the occasional appearance of clay-colored stool (poop) isn't typically a cause for concern, persistently pale stool may indicate something is wrong with your biliary system. Poop is usually some ...

A new Veterans Affairs study finds that delays in undergoing colonoscopy following an abnormal stool test increase the risk of a colorectal cancer diagnosis and cancer-related death. The results ...

A new Veterans Affairs study finds that delays in undergoing colonoscopy following an abnormal stool test increase the risk of a colorectal cancer diagnosis and cancer-related death. The results ...

An infant’s poop typically changes color and consistency during the first few days, weeks, and months of life. A wide range of colors is usual. In infants, the main reasons for changes in stool color ...