Many people quietly worry if they do not have a bowel movement every single day, as if that one habit is a simple pass or fail test for health. In reality, bathroom routines vary widely, and the idea ...

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.

It’s time to get to the bottom of this age-old question: How often should you be pooping? Our body absorbs the protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals of the food we eat, leaving behind ...

Regular bowel movements play a crucial role in overall health and well-being. When this natural process becomes irregular, laxatives might offer relief as part of a comprehensive approach to digestive ...

In our fast-paced world, where stress levels soar and self-care often takes a backseat, two simple habits can make a world of difference for your digestive health: staying hydrated and taking time to ...

On a special episode (first released on March 27, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: We eat for a variety of reasons, most importantly to sustain life. Unsurprisingly, the decisions we make about what we ...

If you're feeling blocked up or bloated, it could be an indicator that you're not eating enough fibre – or your gut health may not be quite on track. In turn, this can lead to constipation, flatulence ...

After trying several fruits and a succulent/herb known to induce the do(o doo), one stands out. Plus, one daily breakfast meal has proven to be even more consistently effective than our test items.