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

As President Trump spars over the Potomac sewage spill, concerns are growing about when the river will be safe again.

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

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.

Valentine’s Day has a fixed image. Red hearts. Dinner tables booked days in advance. Social media feeds full of couple photos and carefully written ca.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

New Jersey has begun distributing the first payments under Stay NJ. The state’s newest property tax relief program, seniors and disabled residents are eligible for the funds. The Treasury Department’s ...

While there are plenty of foods and some health conditions that cause constipation, certain supplements may also be to blame. It’s worth double-checking your routine vitamins to see if they may be the ...

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 ...

For humans, feces are last on the list of things we’d place near our mouth. In the animal world, that reaction does not always apply. Coprophagy is the act of eating feces, and for many species it ...

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 ...