Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pelvic floor specialist said we shouldn't strain while pooping.Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Americans are struggling with ...

Researchers at King’s College London have created new dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, finding that eating these two foods — and washing them down with the right drink — could ...

Pooping is a normal physical response to eating, called the gastrocolic reflex. Certain foods or activities can trigger a faster gastrocolic reflex. A frequent urgent or painful need to poop after ...

If you’re having trouble going No. 2 or find yourself straining on the toilet, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 12% of Americans experience constipation. In many cases, constipation can be ...