Mucus in stool is normal, but it's not usually visible to the naked eye. When it is, you may notice stringy clear, white, or ...

If you see jelly-like strands or clumps of mucus in the toilet or a coating of mucus on your stool, that may be a sign of an underlying health issue. Several conditions can cause increased amounts of ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Poop irregularities may be more “regular” than you ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

Colorectal, or colon 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 ...