Stool softeners, also known as emollient laxatives, are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to soften hard stools. While other types of laxatives stimulate the digestive tract or draw water into ...

Having clay-colored or light-colored stool just once, or every now and then, isn't usually a concern. But a consistently pale or light poop color may be a sign of a serious medical condition like ...

Causes of green poop fall under a few categories: food, medications, supplements, or infections. It can be disconcerting if your stool looks different than normal. Green poop is not usually cause ...

Variation in size, shape and smell is normal. Your poop will change depending on what you've eaten and how much water you've had to drink. You'll experience different types over time; it only ...

Yes, a person can poop and still be constipated. Constipation does not mean bowel movements stop entirely, but it refers to a reduction in the frequency and consistency of bowel movements.

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Most of it ends up in landfills, where it generates planet-warming methane. And poop bags can shed microplastics into the environment. Here is how you can reduce that environmental “poo-print ...

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