Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

Ever found yourself wondering whether it’s diarrhoea or constipation? It may not be the most comfortable topic, but your bowel habits can reveal a great deal about your overall health. Watery ...

A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...

Five feet tall and tired of being unable to reach pint glasses in our kitchen, I went to Lowe’s to find the best kitchen step stools. I based my research on weight, ease of folding, storage width, and ...

For most people, talking about poop is uncomfortable, but if you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s unavoidable — and it’s a crucial part of disease ...

The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 150,000 people will receive a colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2025, and factors like gender, age, and family health history can increase your risk ...

A previously healthy 39-year-old man presented to the emergency department with severe rectal pain and 3 days of constipation after ingesting large quantities of raw pumpkin seeds with intact shells ...

It’s perfectly normal to sometimes see some undigested food in your stool. But if you have other symptoms, it might be a sign of a health problem. Is It Normal to Have Undigested Food in Your Stool?

For those experiencing paradoxical diarrhea, the body sends confusing signals that can leave both patients and healthcare providers perplexed. This unusual digestive condition creates a seemingly ...

Stercoral colitis is an inflammatory/ischemic complication caused by severe fecal impaction that affects the microcirculation of the gut as a result of stool pressing on the bowel wall (distension).

Having trouble on the toilet? No shame—it’s pretty normal. About 15 percent of Americans live with chronic constipation. It’s particularly common in kids: As much as 30 percent of them suffer from it.

Might as well flush those soft gels down the toilet — because they’re not helping you flush anything else down there. If you’ve turned to stool softeners to help with constipation but haven’t found ...