Share on Pinterest New colorectal cancer guidelines from the ACS highlight noninvasive screening methods. Image credit: Marco Govel/Stocksy The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its colorectal ...

If your baby isn’t pooping but is passing gas, it’s often typical as their digestive system develops. Breastfed babies may go a week without pooping because their bodies use most of the breast milk ...

Large doses of antidiarrheal drugs like bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) can cause very light stools that usually turn brown again after stopping. White or clay-colored stool can ...

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If you're feeling a little backed up, know that constipation is actually quite common. In fact, constipation affects 15 percent of the world's population, according to a January 2020 study in ...

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Some people use laxatives to lose weight. While laxatives can help you with constipation, using laxatives for weight loss is dangerous and can make you sick. Talk to your doctor about safe ways for ...