As that one very famous and very wise saying goes: “Everybody poops.” It’s a fact of life, even if poop is kind of… really gross. We often don’t like to think about how our digestive system works, ...

When you’re constipated, dessert likely isn’t top of mind–but don’t dismiss it. This high-fiber dessert may help get things moving again. If you’re struggling with constipation, hitting your fiber ...

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Stuck in pur-gut-ory? You’re not alone. While chronic stomach issues are worth getting checked out, a bit of bathroom bottleneck from time to time is normal — if not wildly unpleasant. The good news ...

Let’s talk about poop. Yeah, you read that right. That taboo topic we all try to avoid. But let’s be real. Everyone does it (If not, they are certainly in trouble). And we all have googled about ...

Squatting may help people complete a bowel movement, particularly if they are constipated, but this position can be difficult with a pedestal toilet. Using a foot stool can help replicate a squatting ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Grey poop can be caused by liver issues ...

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