A baby's first bowel movement after birth may seem trivial, but it's a treasure trove for scientists. Let us explain how it ...

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 ...

According to Mishra, the bacterial communities that establish in the first six to 12 months are responsible for allergy risk, ...

It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta tell you about what's in your child's diapers. Here's a guide to the baby poop changes you'll see over the first year. The mysteries of a baby’s diaper are ...

Baby poop might hold the secret to the future of healthy eating. Researchers studying gut bacteria believe it could be used ...

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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 ...

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 ...

A small study found that even newborns can carry microplastics in their system, while infants seem to have much higher levels than adults. Reading time 3 minutes New research suggests that infants are ...

Justine Calma is a senior science reporter covering energy and the environment with more than a decade of experience. She is also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast ...