Brian is a New York–based science and health journalist. His work has been published by The Atlantic, The Paris Review, The New York Times For Kids, CBS News, The TODAY Show, Barron's PENTA, Engadget, ...

I’ve heard that going once a day is normal, but is it bad if I poop every few days? Should I be concerned if my poop is sometimes a strange color? What’s really “normal” for bowel movements? A general ...

Pooping isn’t a topic that regularly comes up in conversation, but it’s a key part of your health — and not just your gut health, but your overall health. The appearance of your bowel movements, how ...

Gut health conversations often revolve around topics like the microbiome, probiotics, nutrition and gastrointestinal issues. But this also include bowel movements and stool as they play a bigger role ...