Gastroenterologists share what your stool’s buoyancy can reveal about your digestion, diet, and overall health.

Throne, a startup based in Austin, has developed a toilet add-on that measures gut health through things like frequency, ...

Scientists have found an ideal frequency.

Having to poop midrun happens more often than you might think (or hope). In fact, this experience is so common that there’s a term for it: runner’s diarrhea, a.k.a. runner’s trots. If you’ve had loose ...

Everybody poops. But did you realize the shape, size, smell, and frequency of your stool can say a lot about your overall health? Gastroenterologist John Pohl, MD, shares what a healthy poop should ...

Here’s what to keep in mind if you notice this.

Floating poop is most often caused by eating more fiber than usual. High-fiber foods include whole grains, vegetables like carrots, and certain greens. But if you also notice oil in your stool, ...

A little help from fiber can get things moving smoothly.