Gastroenterologists share what your stool’s buoyancy can reveal about your digestion, diet, and overall health.

Here’s what to keep in mind if you notice this.

You may not always peek into the toilet after you’ve used it, but the appearance of your poop can tell you a lot about your bowel health. No one type of poop is the gold standard — normal bowel ...

Poop gets its odor from bacteria, your diet, and skatole — a compound in your digestive tract. Antibiotics, sulfur-rich foods, and difficulty absorbing nutrients can make your poop smell worse. Get ...

Frequency is another important indicator of health. Most people poop once a day, but the NHS advises that it’s normal to ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...