Traveling for the holidays? Don't be surprised if you find yourself having trouble going to the bathroom. While everyone is different, most people poop on a schedule that's normal for them. But a slew ...

“Give yourself ample time after meals (usually around 30 minutes) to have access to a bathroom,” Reardon said. “Eating food stimulates the reflex to push food toward your colon, which will stimulate ...

"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 ...

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

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.

Your poop is basically a daily health report, and the clues are all there, shape, colour, smell, consistency, and how often you go. Paying attention without spiralling into panic is the sweet spot: ...

Gassy poop can happen when your digestive system is backed up from constipation or you have diarrhea caused by food intolerance or infection. It can also simply occur when you eat certain foods.

While everyone is different, most people poop on a schedule that's normal for them. But a slew of factors can throw off that schedule and cause constipation — including something as simple as going on ...