Joy Emeh is a professional health writer, editor, content strategist, and career development coach with up to four years of experience in the health writing space. She is interested in all things ...

Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

Let’s talk about poop. Sure, it’s not exactly a dinner-party topic, but it’s important to learn all you can about bowel movements — what’s normal, what’s healthy, what’s not. That’s because your poop ...

Explosive diarrhea is characterized by strong bowel contractions, increased volume in the rectum, and often accompanied by significant gas. Common causes include bacterial, viral, and parasitic ...

Undigested food in stool usually happens when you eat high-fiber foods or eat too quickly. If undigested food in stool comes with symptoms like weight loss, diarrhea, or changes in bowel habits, see ...

Increasing fiber and staying hydrated can help treat constipation, which can cause thin stools. Hemorrhoids can cause narrow stools and might require more water and fiber to relieve symptoms. Check ...