American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

From fibre to probiotics: we asked a gastroenterology professor for tips about the daily habits he advises for better bowels ...

Dr Salhab explains gastrocolic reflex, and how to trigger it on purpose every morning. Warm beverage, some food, and right exercise does the trick.

Get ready—we need to talk about something a bit, um, off-color right now. “Poop!” says Parsley Health nutritionist Adrienne Dowd, with enough enthusiasm to warrant an exclamation point. “It’s ...

If the thought of answering nature’s call in your office’s communal bathroom makes you break out in a sweat, you’re far from alone. Surveys show that a third of employees are scared to poop on the job ...

Being regular is good for you, a new study shows. Predictable bowel movements could be tied to your long-term health, allowing your body to absorb essential nutrients without producing harmful ...

When it comes to maintaining good health, many of us focus on diet, exercise, and regular medical check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of health that is often overlooked is the color of our bowel ...

On the gut health side of TikTok there's a genre of videos where people jokingly celebrate having a "ghost poop" -- a bowel movement where the first wipe comes back clean. Some have gone so far to ...

Your poop reveals key clues about your health — here are a few red flags to keep an eye on.