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Here’s How Long It Should Take To Poop, Says a Cleveland Clinic Gastroenterologist

The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.

I’m a poop doctor — what to do if you haven’t gone since Thanksgiving, opt for ‘mush’ or ‘push’

Has a weekend full of leftovers left you filled to the brim? Dr. Wendi, a California-based board-certified gastroenterologist ...

How Long Should a Healthy Poop Take? GI Doctor Reveals the Answer

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts warn that spending too long in the bathroom can be a sign of underlying issues.
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Should You Be Taking a Fiber Supplement If You Can't Poop? Here's What Dietitians Say

Constipation is no fun. Yet, it’s incredibly common. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, roughly 16% of U.S. adults struggle with it. And if you’re over ...
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A man gave himself poop transplants using his mom's feces to treat his debilitating Crohn's. Then he started experiencing her menopause symptoms.

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Everest climbers will have to take their poop away with them, as Nepal tries to address growing waste problem

Oxygen? Check. Crampons? Check. Poop bags?… Check. Those hoping to climb Everest this year will have to make some slight adjustments to their packing list, as new rules now mandate that climbers bring ...