Americans are struggling with constipation and using laxatives to help them go. Pelvic floor specialist Elizabeth Akincilar said learning to poop correctly could help. She shared tips with Insider, ...

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Chronic constipation is more than just the occasional “off” day in the bathroom. It’s when going becomes difficult, ...

You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If you’re struggling with constipation and straining, then this is one pooping hack that actually works,” Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan ...

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.

Here's the scenario: You haven't pooped in days. You feel full and uncomfortable. You're starting to wonder if you'll ever go again. If you've pooped fewer than three times in the past week and have ...

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

Everybody poops, but there’s a lot about going number two that people don’t talk about. So if you happen to experience something that feels off related to going to the bathroom, it can feel like ...

This past year held many enlightening revelations, particularly about how and why we poop. Check out our favorites here. New Year’s might just be my favorite time of the year. Apart from swanky NYE ...

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