A successful bowel movement has three requirements, according to Harvard physician Dr. Trisha Pasricha.

Most people would agree that pooping is a bit of a taboo topic. But it has a strangely pleasant side effect; unfortunately, ...

It may sound strange, but some people actually faint when they poop. This isn’t a joke, it’s a real medical condition called vasovagal syncope. While it doesn’t happen to everyone, those who ...

Nobody enjoys talking about their bodily functions, and bowel movements are right up there in the uncomfortable stakes. But once you get beyond the embarrassment, there is a lot that you can learn ...

A gastroenterologist was surprised to find that so many of her patients struggled with pooping—and they didn't know how to ...

This smart and funny debut guide from gastroenterologist Pasricha teaches readers the fundamentals of gut health. During her medical training, Pasricha came to realize that “people quite simply do not ...

When you're an expert on the gut, you're used to conversations others might shy away from. So a book on pooping and what can ...

Though you may feel lighter after a bowel movement, it doesn’t reduce body fat. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you consume by exercising and eating smaller, healthier meals.