The researchers say that the microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, break down the protective ...

Yes, you can train yourself to go to the bathroom consistently. Here's how to do it.

Certain foods and fruits can make the process of passing out food a lot easier if you encounter frequent difficulty. Constipationmakes it difficult for people to pass stool. Constipation can be caused ...

Drinking more water can help you prevent pellet poop by keeping your digestive system running smoothly. You can get more fiber in your diet for healthy digestion and to help make your stool easier to ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Long-term constipation can lead ...

Disimpaction provides rapid relief from severe constipation by removing trapped stool in the rectum. The most common method of disimpaction involves manually breaking up and removing stool with a ...

There’s a useful chart that can help you determine if your stool falls into a healthy or not-so-healthy category.