DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

Recent research has uncovered how bowel movement frequency can serve as a vital indicator of digestive and overall health. While it is often an overlooked topic in health discussions, the frequency of ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old woman in good health, but I have been ...

If there's one thing we can all relate to as human beings, it's going to the bathroom. It's one of the basic bodily functions, next to breathing and sleeping, and something we all experience every day ...

Get ready—we need to talk about something a bit, um, off-color right now. “Poop!” says Parsley Health nutritionist Adrienne Dowd, with enough enthusiasm to warrant an exclamation point. “It’s ...

Spicy foods, digestive diseases, or skin irritation may cause burning diarrhea. Treatment includes anti-diarrheal medications, rehydration, and trigger avoidance. Seeing a doctor if burning diarrhea ...

For many women, blood is the least of their period troubles. It is well known that menstruating can bring pain, cramping, acne, mood swings—but a lesser-known symptom is period poops. The toilet ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 72-year-old woman in good health, but I have been plagued for years with muscle cramps and spasms in my legs. My physical therapist suggested magnesium supplements. I have been ...