Though it's not fun to talk about, this is what gastroenterologists want you to know about your bowel movements.

Discussing the types of poop may seem disgusting or at least embarrassing, but paying attention to what’s coming out of you can give you great insight into your health. A bowel movement is the ...

Medical professionals assess stool quality using the Bristol Stool Chart, which classifies stools into seven groups.The healthiest kinds of poop are types three and four — stool that’s shaped ...

The 3 Most Important Things Your Poop Reveals About Your Health, According to Gastroenterologists originally appeared on Parade. Pooping is an essential step in your digestive system: It’s how ...

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 UCLA.