Park entrances have the highest concentration of Toxocara parasite eggs, followed by playgrounds, posing a health risk to ...

Sean Gibbons, a microbiologist at the Institute for Systems Biology, joins The Excerpt to discuss what bowel movements reveal ...

In a small study, mice given fecal transplants from elite cyclists and soccer players had higher levels of glycogen, a key energy source.

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The dog signs off on a distinctly potty-mouthed note: “So, come on: Pick up your s*** and let’s f*** colon cancer,” it says ...

Yellow dragon fruit has recently gained a reputation as "nature's laxative," as TikTok users claim that it can help treat constipation and clear the gastrointestinal ... with the Cleveland Clinic ...

Orange poop can also happen after taking certain medications. While it is less common, a medical condition, such as a problem with the gallbladder, could also be the cause of orange poop. There are ...

AUSTIN, Texas — A new bill filed in the Texas House would prevent students from behaving like anything other than a human being at schools in the state. The Forbidding Unlawful Representation of ...

Much of this is in the form of urine—though sloughed skin, carcasses, calf feces, and placentas also contribute. “These coastal areas often have clear waters ... And before the era of human whaling ...

When the team took a closer look at the ochre-stained bones, they were surprised to find that the “Lapedo child” had a mix of both Neanderthal and human features. Using radiocarbon dating ...

feces from calves, placentas, and even their carcasses. “These coastal areas often have clear waters, a sign of low nitrogen, and many have coral reef ecosystems,” says Joe Roman, a biologist at the ...