Recent research has uncovered how bowel movement frequency can serve as a vital indicator of digestive and overall health. While it is often an overlooked topic in health discussions, the frequency of ...

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 ...

You’ve probably heard that dietary fiber is a part of a healthy diet. Did you ever know why, though? Find a list of fiber sources here too.

Pooping too often, or not often enough, may put you at risk for developing chronic disease, a new study shows. Having a bowel movement once or twice a day is associated with better health, according ...

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

There’s a hidden gender gap when it comes to digestive problems, with women taking the lead in this unpleasant contest. While men are hardly immune to gastrointestinal woes, certain digestive problems ...

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 ...

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