Stool softeners, also known as emollient laxatives, are over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to soften hard stools. While other types of laxatives stimulate the digestive tract or draw water into ...

Having clay-colored or light-colored stool just once, or every now and then, isn't usually a concern. But a consistently pale or light poop color may be a sign of a serious medical condition like ...

It can be disconcerting if your stool looks different than normal. Green poop is not usually cause for concern and should go away after a few days. Still, some symptoms could signal a health concern.

Avoiding passing poop may result in constipation. When this occurs, the lower intestine absorbs water from the stool that accumulates in the rectum. Stool with less water is more difficult to pass ...

Mild dehydration can lead to constipation and stool that's darker brown and harder than normal. But black, tarry stool is often a sign of bleeding in your digestive tract. What does unhealthy ...

We didn’t test the stand—instead, we bolted the saw to a workbench, which put it at just the right height to operate while standing or sitting on a high stool. This budget-friendly Rockwell ...