The Indonesian novelist’s latest book about a boy who embarks on a life of mischief after the death of his domineering and religious father is both funny and tragic. This extract presents the first tw ...

Remember the last time you pooped, stood up, turned around, and carefully took note of your log’s shape and texture?… No? Can’t recall? Well, according to gastroenterologists, you might want to start.

There’s been much debate about whether or not we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid ...

GLP-1 medications can alter bowel movements, with constipation and diarrhea being the most common side effects. These drugs slow digestion to help control appetite, which can lead to changes in stool ...

New research pinpoints a strain of lactic acid in kimchi that latches onto nanoplastics and helps you poop them out. There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of ...

Your pooping habits aren’t just indicative of your digestive health. They offer a clue into your cardiovascular health, too. “Regular bowel habits are generally considered a marker of overall good ...

Consistent fiber intake and adequate fluids matter more than exact timing for regular bowel movements. Eating fiber earlier in the day or with dinner can support your body’s natural rhythm, but ...

There is no single “normal” number of times to poop a week – it can range from three times a day to three times a week, says the NHS. But a 2025 study, which involved 1,400 adults, found there is a ...

One of the most popular gut health hacks on social media is the "internal shower drink" — a combination of chia seeds, water and lemon that many people swear by to help you poop. Research is ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, constipation is one of the most frequent gut health complaints in the US. One of the most ...

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 ...