The first time I gave any thought to the term was when I watched some of the great old film noir movies about gangsters. It seemed like almost every gang was victimized by one. I am referring here to ...

All new parents are warned about those first diaper changes right after birth. That first poop — called meconium — tends to be black or greenish and very sticky, almost tar-like. While moms and dads ...

Baby's first poop is one of the first milestones your little one will hit — maybe even before coming out of the womb. The official name for this bowel movement is called meconium and fair warning: it ...

Baby Poop: A baby's first bowel movement after birth may seem trivial, but it's a treasure trove for scientists. Let us explain how it can reveal a child's health. What can you tell from your baby's ...

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 ...