Does your poop sink? Here’s what it could say about your health.

Your poop reveals key clues about your health — here are a few red flags to keep an eye on.

Eating These Foods Could Help You Poop, New Study Says

A new study found that your genes can determine the impact of thiamine on your gut. Foods like black beans, pork and cereal ...
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Is a Stool Culture Needed for Gastroenteritis?

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 ...
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Experts Say This Is What Healthy Poop Is Supposed to Look Like

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...
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What Is Paradoxical Diarrhea?

Paradoxical diarrhea happens when loose, watery stool finds a way around hardened, impacted stool in your colon and leaks from your anus. Also called overflow diarrhea, it’s often a symptom of a type ...