Small changes in stool can be easy to ignore but they may signal something serious. Doctors say paying attention early can save lives.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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Discover the significance of poop colors and their implications for your health, as explained by Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist. Learn what different colors can indicate and when to seek ...

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Stools that appear very dark in color can be alarming. But a change to the color of your poop doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious health problem, and in many cases it’s caused by something you ate.

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Causes of black stool: Consuming certain dark foods, such as black licorice, blueberries, or foods with deep colouring, can temporarily darken stool (Images: Canva) A jet‑black, sticky stool that has ...

There's a lot of focus on what goes into our bodies, but it's also important to pay attention to what comes out. Our stool, urine and vomit can hold a lot of clues about our underlying health. The ...