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, ...

How often a person passes stool can vary. Some people poop twice a day while others may do so three times a week. Constipation typically means a person poops fewer than three times a week. Bowel ...

Bowel movement frequency differs from person to person. As a general rule, pooping anywhere from three times a day to three times a week is typical. Bowel movements are a necessity of life. They allow ...

In a sweeping genetic study published on January 20 in Gut, researchers analyzed DNA and health data from more than a quarter-million people. They traced the genetic roots of how often people go to ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Up to a third of ulcerative colitis patients who achieve endoscopic and histological healing can continue to ...

Amelia Ti is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) based in NYC. She completed her Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics at NYU and Master's in Applied ...