Courtney Southwick is a writer focusing on health, nutrition, and disease. She has been blogging for the past two years at CourtneySouthwick.com. She writes blogs and articles for online publications ...

White curds in your baby’s poop are typically bits of undigested milk fat from breast milk or formula, rather than a sign of food allergies or intolerances. These curds are common in breastfed babies ...

Your poop offers clues about your health. But how can you describe your bowel movements (BMs) to your doctor without bringing in a sample? You and your doctor can use something called the Bristol ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

Constipation is the most common bowel change during pregnancy. It happens when increased progesterone slows intestinal muscle contractions. Pregnancy may also cause diarrhea, blood in your stool ...

What Are Pinworms and Tapeworms? Pinworms are also called “threadworms.” They’re the most common type of intestinal worm infection in the U.S. and one of the most common in the world. They’re thin and ...