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

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Dietary fiber is a type of ...

Cephalopods that eat more bivalves, such as scallops, are more likely to have white poop, whereas octopuses that feast on red crabs tend to excrete red feces.

Holding in poop on occasion is not harmful, but doing this often can lead to constipation, impaction, inflammation, and more severe complications. People who hold in their poop too often may start ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Flu expert says bird flu virus may be spread by infected feces blowing in the wind. Dr. Michael Osterholm is a medical detective and Director of the Center for Infectious Disease ...

Public Space Protection Orders in East Lindsey and Boston make it a legal requirement for owners to clean up after their dogs, and prove they have dog poo bags if asked by council officials.

Sometimes, people have poop that's so dark it looks black. It might also have a sticky consistency, like that of tar. If your poop is black, it might be due to a change in your diet, a new ...

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 ...