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The quality of your sleep can be affected by the last beverage you drink before bedtime. There's one that can help you with that (and your bowel movements too).
Dr. Mikhail Yakubov at Manhattan Gastroenterology shares his top picks for foods that can help naturally relieve constipation ...
Cook food thoroughly and store it at safe temperatures. Gastroenteritis can involve transmission of microbes through means other than food, for instance, via poo on your hands if you don't wash your ...
If you've got a dodgy tummy, diarrhoea and have been vomiting, it's easy to blame a“tummy bug” or“off food”. But which is it?
How to get rid of ‘poo fear’ so you can finally do a number 2 in public and ditch the all-day bloat Whether you’re anxious or suffering from constipation, these easy hacks will help things ...
“Black poop can have several causes ranging from dietary factors to more serious medical conditions,” explains Samantha Nazareth, MD, a gastroenterologist based in New York City. Here’s what ...
This automatic "gastro-colic reflex" results in a the release of hormones that create the urge to poo, otherwise known as a "call to stool".
Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Noticing grey poop may come as a ...
Maybe you’ve eaten something spicy, or perhaps you’re experiencing diarrhea or constipation. If you’ve ever been grimacing and wondering, “Why does it burn when I poop?” rest assured that it’s a ...
If your poop is black and you can easily tie it to something you ate or took, doctors generally aren’t concerned. “This should go away when you stop taking the medication or eat something else ...
The color of your poop says a lot about your health. Experts explain why your poop may be green, and when to visit your healthcare provider. While poop is typically brown, it can come in a range ...