Ask the Poop Doctor is a new column from Dr. Sameer Islam, MD, a Texas-based gastroenterologist who specializes in the
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7 Trendy Diets That Could Make It Hard to Poop
Here’s the scoop: What you eat affects your poop. A high-fiber diet, meaning lots of fruits and veggies, will keep
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5 Ways Your Poop Changes on the Keto Diet
For some, the low-carb ketogenic diet is a quick way to shed excess weight. Although losing weight while eating tons
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Holy Crap—Read This Before Popping Laxatives For Weight Loss
If you’ve ever been constipated and then finally found relief, you too know the hallelujah glory that an overdue poop
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This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Hold In Your Poop
Just like the famous book says, everyone poops. But let’s be real, going at the office or at bae’s can
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5 Common Stomach Problems That Could Signal Serious Health Issues
All of us get a little gassy or stopped up from time to time or feel the burn after a
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This Is How Many People Refuse To Poop At Work
Let’s be real: Having to—ahem—go in a public place can cause major anxiety. So much so, that according to a
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The poop of great apes gives clues about our health
Over recent years, our intestinal flora has taken center stage. Our billions of silent passengers are vastly more important to
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What does ape poop tell us about human health? Study finds out
What does ape dung tell us about human health? Gut bacteria in primates’ faeces suggests we are deficient in fibre
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