If you’ve never heard of the Bristol Stool Chart, you may not know that there are actually several different types of poop. And while discussing your pooping habits might be taboo—sometimes it’s ...

The Bristol Stool Chart helps identify constipation and diarrhea by categorizing stool types from 1 to 7. Types 3 and 4 on the Bristol Stool Chart are considered normal and healthy stools. You may ...

It's not unusual to take a peek in the toilet after you've gone number two—in fact, doctors encourage it. “Your bowel movements are the only real marker you have about what your GI health is like,” ...

Let’s face it, everyone goes to the toilet, yet most people flush without a second glance. It may sound unpleasant, but paying attention to what’s in the toilet bowl can reveal a lot about your gut ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In addition to being able to describe your stool to a doctor, it's helpful to have a general idea of the ...

Let’s face it, everyone goes to the toilet, yet most people flush without a second glance. It may sound unpleasant, but paying attention to what’s in the toilet bowl can reveal a lot about your gut ...