Sean Gibbons, a microbiologist at the Institute for Systems Biology, joins The Excerpt to discuss what bowel movements reveal ...

Talking about bowel movements can be embarrassing. If you think something is "off" with your routine, you may not feel comfortable comparing your schedule for number two with friends. Yet, how ...

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, yet new research suggests that bowel movement frequency might be one of the most telling indicators of overall health. A comprehensive study ...

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can lead to blood in bowel movements. It can also change the frequency and color of poop. Medications, diets, and lifestyle changes ...