How often you poop is highly personal, but there is a range that’s considered “normal.” Now, research suggests that the range ...

After being diagnosed with rectal cancer, Iona Woolmington learned she needed an ileostomy. Her experience led her to write ...

If you have UC and are experiencing diarrhea, you’re not alone. A 2023 study highlights research based on 2020 census data estimating that over 1.2 million people in the United States are living ...

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. and cases among younger adults are rising. Early detection is ...

Anyone with diarrhea or vomiting should stay home and not attend class until symptoms are gone in order to prevent spreading norovirus to others. People with diarrhea or who are vomiting should not ...

Diarrhea can be more dangerous for infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. In these cases, discuss symptoms with a doctor. To determine the cause of abdominal pain and ...

Or you might find that the consistency of your stool has changed so that it is looser than usual, thanks to diarrhea. Some people may find they poop more often during their periods or that their ...

People of a certain age have long associated Oregon with dysentery, an old fashioned name for terrible diarrhea. That’s because of the 1980s video game, Oregon Trail, in which millions of ...