Three-quarters of your poop consists of water and most of the rest is food your body didn’t digest. Once it exits the digestive system, poop is usually a shade of brown, regardless of the appearance ...

Discover the chemistry of bowel movements as we explore why feces have a distinct smell and color, what causes foul odors, ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why is my poop brown? – Ethan J., age 9, Potomac ...

“If you notice your poop sticking to the bowl, you can try increasing your fiber intake through fruit, vegetables, and/or whole grains, adequately hydrating, and/or cutting back on ultra-processed, ...