Everyone poops, but it turns out we don’t all need to poop every day. That’s a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at ...

Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table ...

How often you poop is not the same for everyone, and the idea that daily bowel movements are the only healthy pattern is a ...

While normal bathroom habits can be different from person to person, there is a hard rule about how long to spend on the toilet — and when you should give up. A healthy bowel movement should only take ...

Sometimes, our poop is the perfect size and consistency, which makes releasing it feel euphoric. To achieve more consistent "poophoria," a gut health doctor suggested eating more fiber. You should ...

Floating poop is most often caused by eating more fiber than usual. High-fiber foods include whole grains, vegetables like carrots, and certain greens. But if you also notice oil in your stool, ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

Foul-smelling stool on its own is usually not a sign of cancer. Generally, it comes from diet or harmless digestive issues.