If your skin is looking a bit pale (which can occur in people of any skin tone), there’s usually a reason. It could be anything from a vitamin B12 deficiency to a symptom of anemia. The same is true ...

Blue is far from the usual stool color, but it isn’t usually a cause for concern. Most of the time, blue stool is due to blue pigments or dyes that come out when your food is digested. If you take a ...

Drinking coffee should not trigger bloody stools or black stools. If you consistently notice blood in your stool after drinking coffee, it’s wise to get checked out by a doctor. A one-off incident of ...

Q: My son is potty training, and yesterday I noticed that he had a green bowel movement. Is there something wrong? A: An occasional green stool, or bowel movement, is normal. There can be several ...

Celiac disease can cause diarrhea or constipation. Stools may be greasy, watery, or foul-smelling. The appearance of poop may depend on how much gluten a person consumes. Celiac disease is an ...

A range of colors, textures, frequencies and volumes are considered normal. But there are some things to watch out for. Credit...Sofia Hydman Supported by By Annie Sneed [This guide was originally ...

Biliary atresia is a life-threatening disease that affects newborn babies; it requires early surgical treatment. Researchers from Taiwan performed a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the ...