Here's how long you should spend in the bathroom when pooping

Doctors share the ideal time everyone should be spending on the toilet — and what you can do to improve your bowel health.

What Happens to Your Body When You Resist The Urge to Poop

Healthy bowel habits are an important sign that your body is functioning as it should. This includes daily bowel movements that are soft, formed and not painful to pass. Your poop is affected by a ...

Seeing blood after passing stool? Doctor says rectal bleeding is never normal: Here's what your body may be trying to tell you

Blood after using the toilet is never normal and requires medical evaluation. Ignoring rectal bleeding can delay diagnosis ...
NPR

Are you pooping all wrong?

Talking about poop can be taboo, and this social norm may be hurting our health. Dr. Trisha Pasricha says around 40% of people in the U.S. have bathroom issues so bad it affects their daily lives.
New York Post

5 things everyone should have to poop healthier — including a ‘game-changer for regularity’

There’s a new movement taking shape in the bathroom. With rates of colorectal cancer on the rise among younger patients, more people are paying closer attention to the status of their poop than ever: ...
Healthline

What’s the Best Position for Pooping?

Squatting, instead of sitting, may be a game-changer when emptying your bowels. Let’s take a look at some of the most commonly used positions for pooping. Pooping regularly is part of keeping your ...