Prunes are an age-old remedy for constipation. Is it healthy to eat them every day? Experts discuss the potential benefits.

Feeling bloated and heavy? Here are some simple things to do at night to help you have a bowel movement first thing in the ...

In her new book You've Been Pooping All Wrong, Dr. Trisha Pasricha shares habits and practices to make your relationship with ...

Constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal concern that affects quality of life, metabolic health, and even mental well-being. Effective management lies in a combination of dietary modification, ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is ...

This smart and funny debut guide from gastroenterologist Pasricha teaches readers the fundamentals of gut health. During her medical training, Pasricha came to realize that “people quite simply do not ...

A gastroenterologist was surprised to find that so many of her patients struggled with pooping—and they didn’t know how to talk about it. The following is an excerpt from “You’ve Been Pooping All ...

Consistent fiber intake and adequate fluids matter more than exact timing for regular bowel movements. Eating fiber earlier in the day or with dinner can support your body’s natural rhythm, but ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Whether you call it the runs or the trots, being backed up or bunged up, irregular bowel movements are no joke. There’s no silver lining to pooping too much or too little, and no bright side to the ...

An artificial intelligence (AI) model, developed using stool images, accurately assessed whether a patient’s bowel preparation was sufficient for colonoscopy. The best version of the model achieved an ...