Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system. But some makes it all the way through those twists and turns and comes out the other end.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Pooping is a normal physical response to eating, called the gastrocolic reflex.Certain ...

Floating stools can occur due to increased gas or excess fat, often linked to diet or temporary digestive issues. While ...

Most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week, with consistency and ease of passage being ...

Everyone has to poop, but the time it takes to do so reveals a lot about your digestive system and health. Let's explain it ...

Experts share the ideal frequency with which you should be answering nature’s call, and other tips for the healthiest poops ...

The sweetcorn test is a simple way to check how your bowels are working, as the outer layer of the kernel is largely made up ...

Still, you should feel “empty” after pooping, the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust said. And if you don’t, especially if you still experience the urge to go after a trip to the loo, ...

If you brew your own espresso, you’ll know this about coffee: it’s easy to make a very dull drink from great beans. Just by ...

It’s unfortunate that poop talk tends to make adults squeamish, because our stool can offer some powerful clues about what’s ...

Sports scientist Dr. Chia-Hua Kuo reveals the surprisingly positive links between defecation and endurance performance ...

A gastroenterologist says eating more plant foods is the best thing you can do to stay regular. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds all provide digestion-supporting fiber. Their ...