Have you ever experienced the weird phenomenon of having to poop soon after you’ve walked into your favorite bookstore? Random question, I know. But stick with me. I didn’t just make this up. In a May ...

Have you ever been casually browsing the shelves of your local bookshop and suddenly felt the need to go No. 2? If so, you’re not alone. Being in such a relaxing space can activate your ...

Have you ever felt a strong urge to poop, but when you get to the bathroom realize it’s just gas? Or, you go No. 2 and your stool vanishes in the toilet? If so, you’ve likely had a “ghost poop.” ...

Nervous poop is a term for the sudden urge to have a bowel movement when you feel anxious, stressed, or scared. It's not a medical diagnosis, but a common symptom of your body's stress response.

Something strange is happening inside hardware stores across the world, prompting health experts to weigh in on the bizarre phenomenon. Shoppers are reporting a sudden and unexplained urge to go to ...

Does pooping in the morning or evening say something about your gut health? Know about bowel timing, digestion patterns, and signs of a healthy gut.

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 ...