Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

His gut made alcohol every time he ate. Doctors finally figured out why, and the fix was more bizarre than the condition.

Hemorrhoids can be itchy and sore and make it difficult for you to have a bowel movement. You might notice blood in your stool or on toilet paper if these swollen veins bleed when you strain during a ...

How often you poop is not the same for everyone, and the idea that daily bowel movements are the only healthy pattern is a ...

Snacks can help you fill in the fiber gap in your diet and help you poop. This fiber-filled morning snack is our top pick.

Discussing the types of poop may seem disgusting or at least embarrassing, but paying attention to what’s coming out of you can give you great insight into your health. A bowel movement is the last ...

Gut microbes can make people drunk without booze. Scientists now know which ones to blame. Some people can get drunk without ...

Learn common causes of constipation, such as diet, hydration, and lifestyle changes, along with symptoms and potential ...

My staff and I are routinely asked questions or for suggestions in regards to their dogs, and I will share a few of them with you.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) starts in the colon or rectum. It is one of the most common forms of cancer globally, though it is highly preventable and treatable, with early detection. While it can occur to ...

This Christmas, Darlene Fiske is giving her 22-year-old son a pair of cowboy boots, athletic socks—and a gut microbiome test kit that requires a DIY poop sample. “He’s super into learning about his ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...