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I’ll be honest, one aspect of parenting that’s always made me nervous is diapers. My friends with kids swore I’d feel differently once it was my own child, but I remained unconvinced. Similarly, I ...

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Stool changes are a hallmark of diverticulitis, often appearing as loose, watery stools during diarrhea episodes or hard, pellet-like stools when constipated. Unusual stool colors such as bright red, ...