Most people don’t give much thought to what happens after flushing, until something smells particularly… aggressive. But the reason our faeces smell the way they do isn’t random, and it actually tells ...

Reed received a payout of about $27,000 — which went toward things like like new windows, flooring, carpeting, a set of ...

I was halfway across the Queensboro Bridge when a not-so-unfamiliar feeling hit me: I had to take a shit. I was 1.5 miles into my run, and I had emptied the tank just before I left my apartment. As I ...

Robot companions can fill the void of having a pet in the home, albeit without nearly as much of a mess or upkeep with them hanging out or roaming the house.

Having the grandkids over for the weekend can be a lot of fun — and a lot of work — so be prepared, columnist Donna Vickroy says.

A broken pipe sent a gusher of sewage into the river near Washington. Some people may try to row, sail or fish. But skeptics are steering clear.

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 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Constipation can be caused by a lack of fiber and hydration. Starting your day off with a high-fiber meal may help keep things moving. Include fiber-rich foods, like whole-grains, fruits, veggies, ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Grey poop can be caused by liver issues ...

An assistant teacher at a South Carolina high school was arrested last week on charges he secretly sprayed the school with a substance designed to smell like fecal matter. Police say Alexander Paul ...