Everybody poops. It’s a fact of life. But sometimes, you leave the bathroom wondering: “Why does my poop smell so bad?” before trying to locate an air freshener or a scented candle, stat. Occasionally ...

Look, we all know that poop is not supposed to smell good. But if the stench of your stool suddenly becomes so out-of-this-world, you may wonder, “Why does my poop smell so bad?” A stench that ...

We give you the lowdown on what to expect when it comes to baby’s poop, pee and spit-up and when you should be concerned. Parenting doesn’t come with a manual (how we wish it did) and all children are ...

Understand the first dirty diapers. Early poop is meconium: a black or dark-green, thick, sticky, tar-like substance. It’s made up of intestinal cells, lanugo (the downy hair some babies are born with ...

Most new parents will agree — the amount of thought and conversation surrounding a new baby's bowel movements is . . . plentiful. And probably surprising. With limited options for communication with a ...

Poop gets its odor from bacteria, your diet, and skatole — a compound in your digestive tract. Antibiotics, sulfur-rich foods, and difficulty absorbing nutrients can make your poop smell worse. Get ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a reason most people keep an air freshener or a scented candle in their bathroom: Everybody poops ...

Poop is a window into the body. Poop is a window into the body. Its different colors and textures—and the food that comes out—can give you a clue as to what’s going on inside. Sometimes poop is ...