Fibre helps to regulate bowel movements and reduce the time harmful substances are in contact with the colon, Professor ...

Dame Deborah James dedicated her last years to campaigning for better awareness of bowel cancer. In December 2016, the ...

Prep for colonoscopy usually involves a laxative beverage to clean you out before providers examine the bowels. Here’s what ...

Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD, a gastrointestinologist based in Maryland, points out that an IBS diagnosis is typically given when a ...

Research suggests that how long you take to complete a bowel movement could be a sign of whether you’re ... due to straining ...

Yes, kidney stones can cause gastrointestinal (GI) problems, such as bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. This article ...

Why is it a problem if you stay longer ... sitting and straining their muscles to get a bowel movement out. And guess what?

Sitting on the toilet for an extended period can have several negative health effects, both physical and psychological ...

Experts warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes can increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken pelvic ...

New research links constipation with increased heart risks, especially in people with high blood pressure. Experts interpret ...

Why is it a problem if you stay longer ... sitting and straining their muscles to get a bowel movement out. And guess what?