(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your ...

Stress and anxiety don't just affect the mind; they can have a direct impact on the digestive system as well. When the body ...

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 ...

When you poo, you should actually P — three times, in fact. No, we don’t mean urination; we’re referring to a new theory from a leading gastroenterologist that could completely change how you think ...