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NEW DELHI: Controversy continues to mar the India Open Super 750 badminton event at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here. After complaints about city air quality, dirty surroundings, lack of heating and a monkey menace, the spotlight shifted on Thursday to a bizarre new low – bird droppings on the court halted play twice during…
We have all been there. At least some of us. Sitting on the toilet seat in the morning, trying with all our might to get the job done and go ahead with the day, but it doesn’t happen. Many people experience a sudden urge to use the restroom just as they leave the house. Gastroenterologist…
Certain cancers can affect digestion in ways that change stools, but these changes go beyond smell:Pancreatic cancer: Tumors can reduce digestive enzymes, causing fats to pass into stool. This can make poop greasy, pale, and very foul-smelling, a condition called steatorrhea.Gastrointestinal cancer: If tumors bleed into the gut, stools may turn dark or black and…
Koala mothers have a unique way of feeding their babies. They provide a special substance called pap, which is a form of their own poop. This pap contains essential microbes that help young koalas digest the poisonous eucalyptus leaves they eat. Without this, baby koalas cannot survive on their natural diet. Mother Nature doesn’t really…
Your poop’s color can reveal crucial health insights, acting as an early warning sign for potential issues. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab explains why it is important to look at your poop colour. while brown is normal, green, yellow, pale, black, or red stools may indicate digestive problems, malabsorption, or bleeding requiring medical attention. Your poop…
For many people, the start of the day can feel rushed, stressful, and, for some, even uncomfortable, especially when it comes to digestion. Struggling to have a bowel movement in the morning is a surprisingly common issue, yet it’s one that can significantly affect energy levels, mood, and overall well-being throughout the day. Research shows…
It is unsettling to imagine that a stool sample could reveal how much time a critically ill patient may have left, yet emerging research suggests that the gut microbiome might be a powerful indicator of survival during life-threatening illness. Scientists studying severe infections, shock and respiratory failure have identified patterns in faecal metabolites that strongly…
Most people think of stool as nothing more than bodily waste, something to be flushed away and forgotten. Yet in modern medicine, healthy human stool has become a powerful therapeutic tool capable of treating severe and life-threatening infections that do not respond to antibiotics. Hospitals, research centres and stool banks are actively seeking healthy donors,…
Intestinal worms are common parasites that live in the digestive system and can affect people of all ages. While many infections are mild and go unnoticed, some worms can cause discomfort, nutritional deficiencies, and serious health problems if left untreated. These parasites often pass through stool, making it possible to identify an infection by observing…
Colorectal cancer is increasingly recognised as a major public health challenge, with rising incidence rates not only in older adults but also among younger populations. Despite its prevalence, early-stage CRC frequently remains asymptomatic, or manifests through subtle gastrointestinal changes that are easily attributed to benign causes. According to a study in JAMA Network, some symptoms…
