The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.

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

You might go number 2 first thing in the morning, after lunch or later in the day. Everyone has their own pooping schedule, and that’s completely normal. But you might wonder if there's actually an ...

We all poop weirdly on vacation. Our bowel movements love a routine, but when we travel, that goes awry. We’re running around ...

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Holding in poop on occasion is not harmful, but doing this often can lead to constipation, impaction, inflammation, and more severe complications. People who hold in their poop too often may start to ...

Healthy poop typically sinks to the bottom of the toilet bowl. You may have floating poop temporarily if you have an illness. But regular floaters can indicate a health condition. Share on Pinterest ...