Some health conditions like constipation may cause you to strain to pass a bowel movement. Diet and lifestyle changes, including drinking more water and eating fiber-rich foods, may help. Share on ...

Pooping can have physiological and psychological effects that may feel pleasurable. Passing a bowel movement involves tension in certain muscles. Relaxing the muscles after a motion stimulates the ...

Holding in poop on occasion is not harmful, but doing this often can lead to constipation, impaction, inflammation, and more severe complications. People who hold in their poop too often may start to ...

Hosts Alok Patel and Bethany Van Delft get into the bowels of babies’ and childrens’ guts — and try to solve the mysteries of diarrhea, constipation, and “poop diaper.” Using everything from paint ...

Baby poop can come in many shades, including orange, yellow, tan, or brown. The color and texture may provide hints to your baby’s diet or health. See a doctor if their poop is white or grey. Poop ...