"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Everyone poops—but that doesn’t mean we like to talk about it or acknowledge it in any way, shape, or ...

Concerned that your baby may be constipated? First, consider what their normal pattern is. How often they have a bowel movement depends on factors such as what they eat and drink, how active they are, ...

“Bathroom talk” can be an awkward subject to breach, but defecating is a natural process that can indicate a lot about your health. When you consume food, your body absorbs the nutrients and expels ...

How often you poop is not the same for everyone, and the idea that daily bowel movements are the only healthy pattern is a ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) continues to be an area of growing research. We now know more about IBS-C (constipation) and IBS-D (diarrhea), but IBS-M (mixed type) continues to remain poorly ...

Constipation affects nearly everyone at some point, bringing discomfort, bloating, and frustration when the digestive system slows down. While medications offer one solution, certain fruits provide ...

There's nothing like waking up with a clear head. But what about a clear gut and—dare we say it—colon? Experts say it may be time to rethink your evening beverage of choice. While probiotic and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In addition to being able to describe your stool to a doctor, it's helpful to have a general idea of the ...

Some toddlers find learning to pass stool without a diaper challenging. They may have had a large or painful bowel movement previously and be afraid to defecate again, so they begin withholding stool, ...