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.

I’ve heard that going once a day is normal, but is it bad if I poop every few days? Should I be concerned if my poop is sometimes a strange color? What’s really “normal” for bowel movements? A general ...

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 ...

How many times should I poop in a day? That’s a question that may be running through your mind as you head to the bathroom for your fifth bowel movement of the day. The answer isn’t so simple, but ...

Nothing can disrupt a workday quite like a case of the bubble guts or rabbit pellets. So, when your pooping practice begins to feel irregular, one way or another, it might be time to decipher what ...

This sudden need to use the bathroom is due to a natural bodily reaction. Is it normal to poop right after you eat [Health] We all know that feeling: you finish a meal, and almost immediately, your ...

Be honest: The last time you took a trip to the bathroom, did you bring your phone with you? Don’t worry, you’re in good company—an estimated 80 percent of men and 69 percent of women do it, according ...