ALABAMA (WHNT) — State health officials are digging into a growing number of reports of a gastrointestinal illness across Alabama, especially since it’s so easy to contract. Cyclosporiasis infections ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Pooping is a normal physical response to eating, called the gastrocolic reflex.Certain ...

The squirts. Toilet tornados. Fecal fireworks. Watery stools. A volcanic eruption of the butt variety. Whatever you call it, diarrhea sucks. And while anything can tick off your tummy, from bacteria ...

Now you see it — now you don’t. Something is brewing on TikTok — and it could be the result of your morning cup of coffee. In other words, if you’ve ever gone to the bathroom and then looked into the ...

This TikTok trend could prove extremely sh—y. Castor oil has been hailed as a treatment for complexion problems and hair growth, but experts are warning against an unlikely side effect when ingested.

While you may not regularly discuss your bowel movements with friends, it is still important to pay attention to them. After all, how often you poop, what your poop looks like and how long it takes ...

A liquid bowel movement (diarrhea) is usually related to a short-term health challenge like food poisoning or a virus. It may also be related to a chronic condition. Diarrhea can happen to everyone ...

Contagious diarrhea is usually caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Washing your hands with soap and water regularly can prevent the spread of diarrhea. Drinking adequate fluids can help prevent ...

People are obsessed with poop. Why does it float? Why do its colors and consistencies vary, and is that normal? (Here are 7 things your poop says about you.) People want to know it all—and now, some ...