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

A decade ago, I asked my primary care physician to explain it. He didn’t really know. At my last annual physical, I asked the same doctor the same question. Still, no answer. I’m not really looking ...

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.

I am a healthy 77-year-old male without health issues.

Colon cancer is becoming more common in people younger than 50. Here’s what symptoms to watch for and when doctors recommend ...

Weight loss is often related to the colorectal cancer symptoms that can make it hard to eat, like diarrhea, stomach pain, or ...

When some ancient Romans were feeling a little under the weather, they were treated with human feces. While this practice was ...

Your poop reveals key clues about your health — here are a few red flags to keep an eye on.

It is not uncommon to develop excess sweating during a bowel movement (“poop sweats”). Dear Dr. Roach: I have such a minor question, but I’ve been curious for about 20 years. I am a healthy ...

I have such a minor question that I do not think you would want to publish it, but I’ve been curious for about 20 years. I am a healthy 77-year-old male without health issues. When I feel the urge to ...