Discover how often you should poop, and what your poop frequency says about your gut and overall health, according to a gastroenterologist.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that helps support digestive health. It's found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. Most adults in the ...

Relatives of the llama are dropping dung as they venture into higher elevations in the Andes Mountains, providing a nutrient-rich environment for life to thrive despite glacier loss.

"Most people assume that if they're pooping every day, then they’re not constipated — but this couldn’t be further from the ...

Everybody's poop will vary slightly. However, the ideal stool is smooth, easy to pass and brown. Healthy poops shouldn't take ...

The United States Department of Agriculture says dog-waste compost can be used as a soil additive for things like lawns, ...

Stomach cancer can cause black stools, also known as melena, which are a sign of bleeding in the stomach. It happens both in ...