DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Fecal incontinence can happen if you have nerve or muscle damage in your anus or rectum.You ...

You wake up, have a cup of coffee, and head to the toilet for a smooth bowel movement. Then, you get on with your day. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? For some people, this is a daily occurrence. For ...

Recent research has uncovered how bowel movement frequency can serve as a vital indicator of digestive and overall health. While it is often an overlooked topic in health discussions, the frequency of ...

There’s a hidden gender gap when it comes to digestive problems, with women taking the lead in this unpleasant contest. While men are hardly immune to gastrointestinal woes, certain digestive problems ...

For us weekday warriors, the best time to have a bowel movement (BM) — in peace — is in the mornings at home. Morning movements are often effects of the body’s natural ebb and flow, including the ...

Researchers examined the clinical, lifestyle, and multi-omic data of more than 1,400 healthy adults. How often people poop, they found, can have a large influence on one's physiology and health.

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