At this point in life, you likely have a good idea of what your average bowel movements look like. So if you happen to notice they’re darker than usual, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why is my poop ...

Black poop can be harmless, caused by certain foods or medications, or it can be a sign of melena, meaning there’s blood in your stool. Melena happens when bleeding occurs in the upper digestive tract ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Ugo Iroku answers the internet's burning questions about digestion and bowel movements. If your poop is black, are you dying? My does coffee make you poop? Is everyone lactose ...

Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table ...