Dr. Jirik completed advanced fellowships in hepatology/transplant and gastroenterology, with clinical expertise in colorectal ...

Everyone poops, but it turns out we don't all need to poop every day. That's a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at ...

A person’s rectum, which is usually around 20 centimeters (cm) long, can hold up to 300 milliliters (mL) of feces before someone typically feels an urge to poop. However, research suggests that the ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts warn that spending too long in the bathroom can be a sign of underlying issues.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In addition to being able to describe your stool to a doctor, it's helpful to have a general idea of the ...