Experts share the different sizes, shapes, and consistencies that your stool can take, plus what your poop texture means for the health of your digestive system.

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, yet new research suggests that bowel movement frequency might be one of the most telling indicators of overall health. A comprehensive study published ...

Here’s what causes constipation, how often you should really be going and what you can do to support improved bowel movement frequency.

It may not be a pleasant subject to discuss, but bowel regularity plays a crucial role in your overall health. How frequently people have bowel movements varies widely, but doctors consider anything ...

A Cleveland Clinic expert reveals how many wipes it should take to complete, and what it means when nature seems to call for extra.

Constipation is believed to affect between 10% to 20% of the North American population at any one time. Twenty-five per cent ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Poop irregularities may be more “regular” than you ...

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 ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab suggests that mimicking a squatting position on the toilet can alleviate constipation. Raising your feet with a s ...

Yes, it is normal for stools to sink. It can be a sign of healthy stool. Stools may float if they contain excess gas, which may occur with a high fiber diet, or if the stool contains higher fat levels ...

Colorectal cancer rates have soared among younger Americans, new research has found — and there might not always be obvious symptoms. The lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) is one in ...