Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Drinking soda affects digestion, including the bacteria that live throughout the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same ...

Experts share the ideal frequency with which you should be answering nature’s call, and other tips for the healthiest poops ...

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Loose stool in young children isn’t an uncommon problem, as those of us who practice pediatric gastroenterology can attest. The practical consensus is that if your child passes three or more watery or ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 72-year-old woman in good health, but I have been plagued for years with muscle cramps and spasms in my legs. My physical therapist suggested magnesium supplements. I have been ...