When pelvic floor muscles are too tight and won’t relax, it can make it difficult to poop. Dr. Nakib says the longer the ...

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

Beginning the day with a visit to the washroom is not a kindness everyone's body bestows upon them. For many, the morning ...

Shy bowel syndrome, or parcopresis, is an anxiety-related condition that makes it difficult to defecate outside the home. It can trigger physical stress symptoms and lead to avoidance of social ...

We all poop weirdly on vacation. Our bowel movements love a routine, but when we travel, that goes awry. We’re running around ...

Kiwis offer natural digestive support that may reduce constipation and bloating. Learn how daily intake affects regularity, gut comfort, and overall digestion.

Besides being emaciated, her belly was horribly swollen, so much so that she looked heavily pregnant. Her diagnosis while at the emergency vet shocked everyone.

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 ...

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. But for some, the need to do a “number two” in a public ...