The Blue Poop Challenge measures gut transit time by tracking how long it takes blue food to pass. Researchers found that gut transit time lasted approximately 28.7 hours in a study. People with ...

The blue dogs of Chernobyl that went viral earlier this year for the colour of their coat were apparently rolling in a porta-potty, according to a theory put forward by some local animal volunteers.

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Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...

Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...