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.

While normal bathroom habits can be different from person to person, there is a hard rule about how long to spend on the toilet — and when you should give up. A healthy bowel movement should only take ...

Spending too long on the toilet can cause hemorrhoids, fissures and pelvic floor issues. Gastroenterologist says pooping should take just a few minutes—avoid scrolling or reading. Boost fiber, ...

* Transit time varies by stomach, small intestine, and colon, averaging about 28 hours * Fast transit promotes SCFA-producing microbes; slow transit favours protein //fermentation * Simple lifestyle ...

Sometimes, our poop is the perfect size and consistency, which makes releasing it feel euphoric. To achieve more consistent "poophoria," a gut health doctor suggested eating more fiber. You should ...

Let’s talk about bowel movements. We all pass ‘em, but some of us more than others, which got us wondering what’s normal. So, how often should you poop? We asked Dr. Jonathan Kung, medical advisor to ...

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

Everyone poops, but it turns out we don't all need to poop every day. That's a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at ...