Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your stomach and your intestines.

Here's what you need to know: Is it OK if your poop is green? According to mayoclinic.org, all shades of brown and even green poop are considered to be normal. It is rare for the color of your poop to ...

Parents of babies and pets don’t think twice about discussing their little ones’ poop. They laugh over vile diaper explosions, read Everyone Poops at bedtime, scoop up puppy dookie and ponder its ...

Green stool can be alarming. Often, it is due to diet like leafy greens or food coloring. However, persistent green stool may ...

Be honest: The last time you took a trip to the bathroom, did you bring your phone with you? Don’t worry, you’re in good company—an estimated 80 percent of men and 69 percent of women do it, according ...

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It may seem a little, er, TMI—but the truth is that the color of your poop offers quite a bit of insight into your overall gut health, so it’s worth taking a look. And while there can be a range of ...

Ever taken a "ghost poop?" For a topic most people shy away from talking about in real life, bowel movements are an extremely popular subject of discussion online. So-called ghost poops have gone ...

Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s not anyone’s favorite dinner conversation—but everybody poops. And while talking about what happens ...

Visit the potty after meals. The brain tells the stomach to get to work pooping shortly after meals (called the gastrocolic reflex). Take advantage of this and have your toddler sit on the potty about ...