The next time you go number two, you should take a peek in the toilet. (You should actually be doing this after every bowel movement, doctors say.) While certain things such as blood in your poop and ...

According to gastroenterologists, holding it in can have consequences.

Remember the last time you pooped, stood up, turned around, and carefully took note of your log’s shape and texture?… No? Can’t recall? Well, according to gastroenterologists, you might want to start.

If we’re being totally honest here, most people are a little obsessed with poop. It makes sense. While talking about poop is considered taboo in pop culture, it’s a consistent activity in your ...

It's hard to think about anything else when your bowel habits are off. But one doctor recommends giving yourself a break ― and rethinking how you approach the way you poop going forward.

When did you last discuss how to poop or how digestion works? Dr. Trisha Pasricha wants to know, because if you’re like pretty much anyone who has ever walked into her clinic, that moment was probably ...

Meet internal medicine physician Michael Cirigliano, affectionately known as “Dr. Mike” to not only his 2,000 patients, who love his unfussy brilliance, tenacity, humor, and warmth (he’s a hugger!), ...

Ever wonder whether you’re pooping often enough, taking too long, or trying too hard? A new book debunks some myths and explains what’s normal and what’s not. Misconceptions abound when it comes to ...