In a sweeping genetic study published on January 20 in Gut, researchers analyzed DNA and health data from more than a quarter-million people. They traced the genetic roots of how often people go to ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

Foods naturally rich in probiotics, such as kombucha and kefir, host helpful bacteria that help improve gut health and the ...

Having some trouble getting your bowels to move? You're not alone. Constipation—which is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, hard and dry stools, and stools that are painful ...