In your diet, you want a good amount of water (roughly 2 litres daily) and need to strike a balance between protein and ...

As bowel cancer cases continue to rise in young people, GPs are issuing a warning about the most overlooked symptoms ...

Another serious warning sign of liver damage is jaundice, which causes a yellowing of the skin and eyes. This happens when ...

Long periods on the toilet can increase pressure on veins and blood vessels around the anus, leading to hemorrhoids ...

No matter the cause, straining to poop when constipated can lead to rectal bleeding. In some cases, underlying health problems can lead to both constipation and bleeding. These symptoms can ...

However, experts warn that what they call prolonged sitting on the toilet can harm your health. It’s even been connected to ...

Bloating can occur due to constipation, dietary changes, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Here, experts share the best ...

Additionally, antibiotics and antacids with aluminium hydroxide can make your stool orange. Failing liver health can also cause orange poop, but usually it will be pale or clay-coloured.

“Clearing the colon of stool in anticipation of medically indicated or necessary procedures is safe – the medications used ...

At around eight months of age, if a baby develops painful swelling in the hands, it may indicate sickle cell anaemia. This ...

The New Mexico Department of Health Scientific Laboratory in Albuquerque handles everything from E. coli to anthrax scares.

With MicrobioTx’s Gut Function Test (GFT), gut microbiome profiling, which was earlier only possible by stool sample, will ...