It's easy to take our modern toilets for granted—did you know the design of modern waste disposal actually protects you from ...

In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we’re highlighting an ongoing study being conducted at the Smithsonian Environmental ...

By identifying the microbes and metabolic pathways responsible for a rare, gut-induced condition known as auto-brewery ...

Scientists discovered that river otter droppings contain large numbers of parasites that infect the animals’ prey, indicating that otters may play a significant role in shaping local food webs.

You might pass a large stool after eating a big meal. But if it occurs with other symptoms, such as pain or going a few days without pooping, the cause may be another health condition. It’s not ...

Anxiety can trigger digestive issues like diarrhea or constipation due to the connection between the gut and the brain, where stress hormones and neurotransmitters affect gut motility. Soothing your ...

Francisco J. Rivera Rosario is a science communications editor experienced in developing all types of science content including, scientific journal articles, infographics, medical educational videos, ...

If you’ve ever had to hit the bathroom after your morning cup of joe, you’re not alone. Coffee, especially the caffeinated kind, gets the gut moving. “Coffee can stimulate multiple digestive processes ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...