Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table conversations. However, you must pay attention to bowel movements. Because ...

Scientists have discovered that gut-born bacteria may hold the secret for treatments of everything from IBD to Parkinson’s disease. Now they just need samples from the people living in the most ...

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Some people use laxatives to lose weight. While laxatives can help you with constipation, using laxatives for weight loss is dangerous and can make you sick. Talk to your doctor about safe ways for ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most ...

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Several health conditions, including abscesses and fistulas, can make wiping more difficult or affect your ability to feel completely clean after going to the bathroom. If you feel like you have to ...

If you’ve ever had to hit the bathroom after your morning cup of joe, you’re not alone. Coffee, especially the caffeinated kind, gets the gut moving. “Coffee can stimulate multiple digestive processes ...