While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide relief right away. The post 5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a ...

Antibiotic use has been linked to changes in the gut’s bacterial species that can last for four to eight years 1. The gut ...

Researchers have created “Smart Underwear,” a wearable device that measures flatulence by detecting hydrogen produced by gut microbes. Early tests suggest people may pass gas about 32 times a day—much ...

Testing a stool sample can help doctors find out what's going on when someone has a problem in the stomach, intestines, rectum, or other part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Stool tests often ...

Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection boarded a Holland America Line cruise ship to investigate reports of illness.

My son’s 17th birthday was unexpectedly and delightfully full of crap. It had been a tough stretch for me and my oldest, with the full weight of senior year and all the looming decisions bearing down.

White specks in poop can come from undigested food like seeds, vegetables, or nuts. You might have parasites if you also have symptoms like diarrhea, itching around the anus, or stomach pain. Your ...

Regular preventive screenings can make a life-changing difference—especially when it comes to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of ...