BACKED up? Scientists have discovered a new type of ‘bacterial constipation’ that laxatives, fibre supplements and diet ...

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Harvard-trained doctor Dr Sethi has urged his patients to add pumpkin seeds in their diet daily as it helps in better sleep and improves digestion. A small handful of pumpkin seeds contains iron, ...

The use of seabird poop as a fertilizer for corn and other food crops supported the expansion of pre-Inca civilizations ...

MORE fibre, water and exercise – that’s the general advice we get to help speed up our bowel. But what if there is far more to it? And actually, the secret to going for a number two every ...

How often should you poop? Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab explains why daily bowel movements aren't the only healthy pattern and highlights key signs that reflect good gut health.

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Does your morning coffee send you straight to the bathroom? A gastroenterologist explains how coffee affects bowel movements, when it helps constipation and when it does not.

Researchers find that fecal transplants may improve age-related gut issues. The study, conducted on mice, has interesting real-world implications. Here, a gastroenterologist explains the findings and ...

Almonds are our top pick for nuts to help you poop. Almonds contain magnesium, fiber and healthy fats for constipation relief.

When some ancient Romans were feeling a little under the weather, they were treated with human feces. While this practice was mentioned in ancient Greco-Roman medical texts by figures such as Pliny ...

In some cases, constipation can be related to pelvic floor dysfunction, and this stretch can help relax in those muscles. “The Malasana squat helps open up the pelvic floor muscles, which can help ...