What could be behind not pooping as often? Experts say diet is the most common cause. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Fact: Some people poop once a day — or even a few times a ...

Everyone poops, but it turns out we don’t all need to poop every day. That’s a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at ...

The number of bowel movements people experience depends on their personal anatomy, which includes their eating habits, their intestinal microbiome, their exercise routine and their inherited traits.

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You’ve likely experienced a poop that can only be described as easy and productive. And after your trip to the bathroom, you emerge a new person and feel lighter and comfier in your jeans. But is that ...

Fact: Some people poop once a day — or even a few times a day. A recent Healthline survey found that about 50 percent of people poop on a daily basis. But what if you don’t? At what point are you ...