When pelvic floor muscles are too tight and won’t relax, it can make it difficult to poop. Dr. Nakib says the longer the ...

Prunes, coffee, oats, popcorn, bananas and legumes sometimes get a bad reputation, but they can be powerful allies for ...

Defecation is often never spoken about in public, but the process is extremely integral to digestive wellness and function.

We all poop weirdly on vacation. Our bowel movements love a routine, but when we travel, that goes awry. We’re running around and become easily stressed, which greatly alters our poop patterns. We ...

Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s ...

"I was at the eye doctor. He was examining my eye, and he said, 'OK, now open wide.' I opened my mouth as wide as it would go ...

Constipation involves having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Having dry, hard stools is a common sign of constipation. Children may avoid the bathroom and have a swollen stomach when they are ...

Popcorn is a high fiber, whole grain food that promotes gut health. But not all popcorn is good for you. Learn more.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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