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

Stool samples can help doctors diagnose some health conditions. Tips for collecting a stool sample include urinating before collecting the sample and using any tools that the sample kit provides.

Noticing bloody or maroon-colored stool (poop) is alarming, and it may come on suddenly. The first step to determining the cause is thinking back on what you’ve recently had to eat. Reasons for bloody ...

Having some undigested food in your poop isn’t usually a cause for concern. But if you experience it often or along with additional symptoms, it may indicate a medical condition. The body eliminates ...

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

The last stage of digestion is excretion. When you have bowel movements, you are removing all the material from food that your body couldn't use. Typically, your body has already removed essential ...

Some diarrhea medications can cause changes in stool color, such as black or white stool. However, passing white stools can indicate a serious medical condition, such as a blocked bile duct or liver ...

Ever wondered why your poop is rock-hard one week and soupy the next? And what that might tell you about your gut health? There’s a scale for that. Known as the Bristol Stool Scale, it’s a simple way ...