Many people are worried about pools during the cyclospora outbreak. What experts say may surprise you and how it could affect Arizonans.

What's the difference between "explosive diarrhea" caused by cyclosporiasis and regular diarrhea? Experts weigh in.

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It’s footwear fit for the porcelain throne. A gut health brand is giving bathroom breaks a stylish upgrade with a chic new ...

Parents of young children who own a popular collapsible kitchen step stool face an urgent safety warning after the U.S.

You may not always peek into the toilet after you’ve used it, but the appearance of your poop can tell you a lot about your bowel health. No one type of poop is the gold standard — normal bowel ...

Common causes of fluffy poop include diet, digestive diseases, and infections. Eating smaller meals and staying hydrated can help relieve fluffy poop at home. Fluffy poop with severe symptoms like a ...

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Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

Eating a tablespoon of chia seeds daily provides 5 grams of fiber. Eating more fiber can help promote regular bowel movements and improve stool consistency. Chia seeds contain soluble fiber that feeds ...

Digital removal of stool, also called digital disimpaction or manual elimination, involves using your fingers to manually remove stool from your rectum when other constipation relief methods don’t ...

Adults with chronic functional constipation experienced more frequent bowel movements and better stool consistency after taking a blend of dietary fibers from multiple food sources in a ...