Despite its impressive health credentials, 96 per cent of people in the UK fail to eat the recommended 30g a day of fibre.

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research ...

There can be microscopic reasons for why you can’t go — specifically, the type of bacteria that’s living in your gut.

Experts say that the perks of better brushing extend beyond a winning smile and could lead to improved heart health and ...

Objective This study aims to evaluate relationships between self-reported fine motor ability and quality of life (assessed by life satisfaction and life problems) from people with spinal cord injury ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified two gut bacteria that appear to work together to trigger chronic constipation. The microbes ...

Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, available in Original Cola and Cherry Vanilla, contains three grams of prebiotic fiber in each 12-ounce can.

Ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD, can change how your stool looks, smells, and feels. Learn what UC poop looks like during a ...

There’s a useful chart that can help you determine if your stool falls into a healthy or not-so-healthy category.

Millions of patients are at serious risk of developing deadly colorectal cancer before the age of 50 because they have inflammatory bowel disease, says one of Britain’s top experts. The lifelong ...

For humans, feces are last on the list of things we’d place near our mouth. In the animal world, that reaction does not always apply. Coprophagy is the act of eating feces, and for many species it ...