It may have a silly name, but this simple device made a significant difference in my bowel health and comfort.

An Exact Sciences-sponsored ad has enlisted a talking dog to encourage pet-loving Americans to get tested for colon cancer. The company, which sells the stool-based colorectal cancer screening test ...

The bathroom is a sacred space, a private place in your home where you can handle your business uninterrupted. But even if you’re doing everything right to keep your bowel movements regular, sometimes ...

"Stool toileting refusal" is quite common—here's how you can get past it. Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her ...

The source of their distress? A small child who is trying to learn how to poop like a member of modern society. Ask any parent who has had to do multiple loads of particularly unpleasant laundry, or ...

Many children experience constipation during potty training, which may occur due to anxiety about using the potty. Providing support, comfort, praise, and routine to a child can help. If a child feels ...