Poop anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they're all terms for what's medically known as parcopresis or difficulty ...

FOR most people, the daily – or near-daily – ritual of going for a poo is not something they give a great deal of thought to.

Breaking wind in public washrooms, the time you spend when taking a dump in the office toilet – all of it can become a point ...

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful ship. But also make sure there's a working toilet nearby because this tale may gross you out. On Feb. 7, 2013, the Carnival Triumph set ...

Straining on the toilet can lead to hemorrhoids, which are swollen, inflamed veins around the anus or lower rectum. gmstockstudio - stock.adobe.com You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If ...

A gastroenterologist highlights common bathroom habits that may silently harm gut health. From straining too hard and sitting ...

These three factors are indicative of good bowel health. A bowel movement that easily moves through the anal canal typically ...

How often you poop can reveal important information about the internal processes going on in your body. Should you poop everyday? [istockphoto] When I was a teenager in boarding school, I had a ...

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.