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 ...

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Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...

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 ...

When it comes to monitoring your pet's health or diagnosing medical conditions, a fecal test for dogs is a common starting ...