Everyone’s bowel habits are different. Some people poop like clockwork: every day at the same time. Others go more sporadically, like a few times a week. Doctors say it’s crucial to know what’s normal ...

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As millions of Americans have spent the past several days gorging on leftovers, many are feeling the post-Thanksgiving bloat heading back to work. If you're among the ranks feeling some ...

We asked experts to answer all your poop-related questions—so you don't have to! Your poop’s shape, color, and smell offer important health clues—ideally, it should be soft and smooth, and not red, ...

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.

Ever taken a "ghost poop?" For a topic most people shy away from talking about in real life, bowel movements are an extremely popular subject of discussion online. So-called ghost poops have gone ...

Foul-smelling stool on its own is usually not a sign of cancer. Generally, it comes from diet or harmless digestive issues.