Newly published research sheds light on how and where New York's youngest residents are exposed to environmental metals ...

In the wake of massive, peaceful “No Kings” protests against him and his polices, President Donald Trump responded like a mad king, disgracing the office he holds by posting an AI video showing him ...

Shari Edelson has received research funding from the National Park Service, the National Science Foundation and PACT Outdoors. B. Derrick Taff is an Assistant Dean of Research and Graduate Education ...

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the intestinal microbiota development in the first week of life of preterm newborns (PTNB) treated at a public hospital in a municipality in the Brazilian ...

Extremely preterm newborns who weigh less than 3.3 pounds have immature lungs that often require high levels of ventilation oxygen in the hospital. This contributes to the chronic lung disease ...

Meconium is a thick substance that lines a baby’s intestines in the womb. A baby usually passes meconium after birth, but if they pass it early, the amniotic fluid may become meconium-stained.

Newborn babies must adjust to a new environment, and it takes time to adapt to life outside of the womb. While it may be concerning, infrequent bowel movements are common in newborns. Diet can also ...

At this point in life, you likely have a good idea of what your average bowel movements look like. So if you happen to notice they’re darker than usual, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why is my poop ...

A temporary "art" installation on display this week was catching passerby eyes on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It's a bronze statue of poop plopped atop the desk of former Speaker of the ...

From unconditional love to Insta-worthy photos, dog ownership comes with an endless list of perks—but poop duty, alas, is not one of them. Unless your pup consistently does their business in your ...

We don’t blame you if the term “ghost poops” throws you for a loop. Depending on your affinity for spooky season, a phantom-themed bathroom experience may or may not sound like a fright. But here’s ...

Imagine you’re a podcaster who regularly does quick 10- to 12-minute summary reviews of written works. Now imagine your producer gives you multiple pages of nothing but the words “poop” and “fart” ...