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Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...

Sudden black, tar-like stools, medically termed melena, often signal internal bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) can send you to the bathroom. A lot. In fact, diarrhea is one of the most common symptoms of UC. But some people have the opposite problem. If you have UC with constipation, ...

Abdominal pain is not always simple indigestion. It can signal serious issues like appendicitis or kidney stones. Recognizing warning signs such as worsening pain, fever, or vomiting is crucial. Early ...

Your poop timing can reveal more about gut health than you realise. Experts explain why morning stools feel natural, what ...

One in six parents say their child complains of tummy aches at least once a month, according to a national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at University of Michigan Health. While 1 in 3 parents ...

A sudden change to black, tar‑like stool, known as Melena, may signal bleeding somewhere in the upper digestive tract. While ...