In recent years, people have started to take health more seriously, but many still ignore the signals their own body sends ...

Let’s talk about bowel movements. We all pass ‘em, but some of us more than others, which got us wondering what’s normal. So, how often should you poop? We asked Dr. Jonathan Kung, medical advisor to ...

How many times should I poop in a day? That’s a question that may be running through your mind as you head to the bathroom for your fifth bowel movement of the day. The answer isn’t so simple, but ...

Woman with roll of toilet paper. If you’re always running to the restroom after every meal, you might think you’re digestive system is super efficient. Staying regular is incredibly important, after ...

Although the first stool of your baby, called meconium, might be strange to see, it tells you a lot about how your baby is ...

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

This sudden need to use the bathroom is due to a natural bodily reaction. The main reason people feel the urge to poop after eating is the gastrocolic reflex. This is a natural process that helps your ...

Talking about poop (stool), especially its colour and consistency, is not really one of the most comfortable dinner-table conversations. However, you must pay attention to bowel movements. Because ...

New parents often worry about what they find in their baby’s diaper. It is normal to see a number of changes and colors in your baby’s stool as he or she grows. Boys Town Pediatrics explains what is ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Poop irregularities may be more “regular” than you ...