Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your stomach and your intestines.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Drinking more water can help you prevent pellet poop by keeping your digestive system running smoothly. You can get more fiber in your diet for healthy digestion and ...

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Watermelon can be good for you as part of a balanced diet and can help with digestion if eaten in moderation. However, too ...

Three-quarters of your poop consists of water and most of the rest is food your body didn’t digest. Once it exits the digestive system, poop is usually a shade of brown, regardless of the appearance ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why is my poop brown? – Ethan J., age 9, Potomac ...

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