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The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.

Are you going to poop immediately after having your meal A doctor explains how this can be a sign of your poor gut health ...

Whether you're someone who looks forward to your regular bowel movements or you prefer to put them out of your mind as soon as the deed is done, you may be surprised to learn just how much your poop ...

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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 ...

How often you poop is highly personal, but there is a range that’s considered “normal.” Now, research suggests that the range should be a little narrower than doctors previously thought—and that how ...

Learn how to tell if you're having a poop emergency that merits a trip to the ER, or if at-home remedies are enough to help. If you’ve ever had a bad case of the stool sweats, you know they feel like ...

Research shows that up to 20% of Americans deal with chronic constipation. If you’re part of that no-sign-up-required club, you’ve probably tried some of the buzzier remedies—drinking coffee, eating ...