Let’s talk about the topic everyone experiences but no one wants to admit: mucus in your poop. It sounds alarming, feels weird, and definitely isn’t the highlight of your day, but it’s way more common ...

You may not have celiac disease — an autoimmune disorder triggered by consuming the gluten protein in wheat, barley, and rye — but it’s possible you have gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance can ...

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common—yet often overlooked—source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

“Your stool is a daily, real-time report card for your gut health,” one doctor said.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes a buildup of mucus in organs throughout the body. Stool, or feces, can indicate how your gastrointestinal tract is functioning and whether ...

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that can cause mucus buildup in the pancreas. This can interfere with the typical pancreas function and cause problems during food digestion. It can also ...

Is your poop normal? Here's what doctors say about stool color, shape and frequency.

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

Your poop can offer clues about gut health. Here's what doctors want you to know.