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Popcorn feels light, but eating it every day can have a real impact on your stomach. This whole grain packs a surprising ...

Unmanaged hypothyroidism can slow gut motility and cause persistent constipation, says gastroenterologist Dr Meghraj Ingle. Experts stress thyroid testing when constipation persists, as treating ...

Shannon Ivey was 42 and a single mom when she was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer. She reveals the symptoms she mistook ...

A woman in her 40s was diagnosed with stage 3b colorectal cancer seven months after giving birth. She initially mistook the ...

The urge to poop occurs when your rectum fills up, triggering receptors in the anus to signal the brain: go poop. The longer the stool sits in the rectum, the more water is absorbed from it, making it ...

Having to poop midrun happens more often than you might think (or hope). In fact, this experience is so common that there’s a term for it: runner’s diarrhea, a.k.a. runner’s trots. If you’ve had loose ...

Having a healthy gut doesn't have to mean loading up on miso, sauerkraut and kimchi ...

Given that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime, it’s in everyone’s interest to be up to speed on the ...

According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, one can follow these two DIY tests when buying jaggery. Scroll ...

How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.

Constipation can be managed with the right diet. Learn from an expert which foods to eat and avoid, including high-fiber options, hydration tips, and natural remedies to improve digestion and gut ...