Poop anxiety, bashful bowels, shy bowel syndrome: they're all terms for what's medically known as parcopresis or difficulty ...

Your poop is basically a daily health report, and the clues are all there, shape, colour, smell, consistency, and how often ...

Taking a peek at what's in the toilet can benefit your health! Read on to find out everything from what it means when your poop floats to how often you should go number 2.

Our bathroom habits can tell us a lot about our overall health. A gastroenterologist and urologist share the top warning ...

Your poop timing can reveal more about gut health than you realise. Experts explain why morning stools feel natural, what ...

Blood in stool isn’t always piles. A doctor explains hidden gut problems in young adults, warning signs to watch, and when to ...

Yes, you can train yourself to go to the bathroom consistently. Here's how to do it. View Entire Post › ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

What Is Diarrhea With Mucus? Your intestines normally produce mucus to keep your colon moist. Mucus has the consistency of jelly. A small amount of mucus in your poop is normal, but sometimes it could ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...