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Here’s Why Coffee Makes You Poop, Explained by a G.I. Doctor and Science

Gut health experts explain how coffee stimulates a bathroom run (caffeine's not the only contributor) and whether you can control it.
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13 Evening Habits to Help You Poop In the Morning

Feeling bloated and heavy? Here are some simple things to do at night to help you have a bowel movement first thing in the morning.

How your period changes your poop and what to do about it, according to an OB-GYN

When you start your period, you may have noticed that you tend to experience diarrhea — here's why that happens and how to ...
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7 Natural Remedies That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist

Cleveland Clinic digestive health experts come to the rescue with "maneuvers and techniques," as they say, to get things moving when your system is slow. The post 7 Natural Remedies That Make You Poop ...

How to tell if you may have irritable bowel syndrome and how it's diagnosed

The symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation. Here's how to treat it.
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7 Surprising Reasons Why You Fart (and What It Says About Your Gut)

Air you swallow while eating and drinking is a common cause of farts. This happens when you chew quickly, sip through a straw, or talk while eating. If this air isn't burped out or absorbed, it ...