New research from UBC Okanagan could make monitoring gut health easier and less painful by tapping into a common - yet often overlooked - source of information: the mucus in our digestive system that ...

Now scientists in Japan believe they may have discovered an important reason why some constipation treatments do not work.

Most people rarely discuss their bathroom habits, but paying attention to changes in your stool can provide crucial insights into your overall health. When your bowel movements become sticky, oily, or ...

Two mucus-degrading gut bacteria may be quietly drying out the colon, triggering chronic constipation that doesn’t respond to usual treatments.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD It is normal to occasionally have stools that float in the toilet.Excess gas, diets high in fiber or fat, and digestive conditions can cause your stool to float.It's ...