If you're regularly waking up bloated and backed up, there are some easy ways to build a more productive morning bathroom routine. "Bowel movements go in cycles for many individuals, like it's part of ...

There are days when you leave the bathroom with a smile, feeling lighter and relieved after having a smooth and easy poop. But then there are others when nothing seems to happen, your legs go numb, ...

A gastroenterologist highlights common bathroom habits that may silently harm gut health. From straining too hard and sitting ...

Let’s talk about something everyone does but no one wants to discuss, pooping. Whether you’re a once-a-day person or more of a three-times-a-week visitor to the bathroom, you’ve probably wondered if ...

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 ...

Squatting may help people complete a bowel movement, particularly if they are constipated, but this position can be difficult with a pedestal toilet. Using a foot stool can help replicate a squatting ...

There's a nation-wide laxative shortage, the Wall Street Journal has reported. One reason for high laxative demand is hybrid work and travel, which can lead to constipation. While laxatives can be ...

"You can relax anywhere — even in the bathroom," Sarah Velush tells PEOPLE Sarah Velush first got the idea to decorate her bathroom while sitting in her apartment Not long after, she began sharing ...