PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager Trishana Horton shares information about stool and tips to have a conversation with your ...

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 ...

Though it's not fun to talk about, this is what gastroenterologists want you to know about your bowel movements. Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer in San Diego, California. She writes creative ...

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Knowing if our digestion is “normal” or “abnormal” can help us to know whether we need to improve our digestive health. My goal with this column is to help you better understand how to identify ...

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 ...

Most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week, with consistency and ease of passage being ...

Stools are typically soft and easy to push out. When stools are hard to pass, it can feel like you haven’t fully emptied your bowels. This could be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation ...

A bowel regimen is a set of medications to help people avoid or relieve constipation. It may involve medications, laxatives, and lifestyle changes. A person with constipation may find it difficult or ...