Surprised to find yourself obsessing about baby poop? Like other new parents, you may be a little taken aback by the variety of colors and textures your baby produces. If you run across something new ...

If you’ve noticed mucus or blood in your dog’s stool or blood in your dog’s urine, you may be wondering if it’s a cause for concern. Bloody diarrhea can be especially worrying. While these are ...

If you have ulcerative colitis, you might see blood and mucus in your poop when you have a flare-up. It shows up most often in very loose, watery stools. This bloody diarrhea tends to happen with ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

It might be kind of strange behavior, but the thing I always do when I take my dogs out for a walk is notice their stool. Not many people want to talk about it, but I encourage all of you to pay ...

Colorectal cancer is a serious health issue, affecting more young people. Early detection is vital for survival. Changes in ...

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout your body. Stool may indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether or not treatment is ...