Black poop can be harmless, caused by certain foods or medications, or it can be a sign of melena, meaning there’s blood in your stool. Melena happens when bleeding occurs in the upper digestive tract ...

Noticing black stools can be an alarming experience, especially when you're unsure of the cause. While it might seem like a minor change, black stools can often indicate underlying health issues that ...

Q: I’m 86 years old and pass black stool. I went to several doctors. One told me to go to the local emergency room, which I did. They took X-rays and blood tests but couldn’t find the cause. I’m on ...

Q:Over the past three months, I have been having episodes of dark stool. Initially, I thought it was due to the large amounts of spicy foods that I eat but my stool is still dark even after changing ...

Last week, fans of the new Oreo Peeps discovered that eating a lot of the cookies—a vanilla shell with bright-pink filling—left them with an unexpected surprise in the toilet: pink poops. People can’t ...

STOMACH cancer can be deadly but the earlier a diagnosis is made, the higher the chances of survival. To be here for your loved ones for longer, look inside the toilet bowl before you flush. Stomach ...