Lily Allen has no shame in getting real about an embarrassing bathroom emergency. On the May 27 episode of her BBC podcast Miss Me? with co-host Miquita Oliver, the 39-year-old British pop star opened ...

Having to poop midrun happens more often than you might think (or hope). In fact, this experience is so common that there’s a term for it: runner’s diarrhea, a.k.a. runner’s trots. If you’ve had loose ...

Diarrhea may actually serve a vital function in your body by helping it clear out illnesses that are making you sick. Apparently, scientists aren’t totally sure why this happens, so an international ...

Tell me: Why do some people get diarrhea before or during their period? While more studies are needed to determine *exactly* why women get diarrhea before and during their period, research suggests ...

Researchers in the U.K. analyzed vet records from over two million dogs to uncover the messy truth about canine diarrhea. Reading time 3 minutes Speaking from personal experience; fewer things in the ...

As we enter the festive season, it’s a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut. Alcohol can interfere with the time it takes for food to go through your ...

There’s a reason so many of us love chocolate: It’s tasty, sweet, and certain varieties even contain health-supporting antioxidants. The treat can cause unexpected side effects for some, though, such ...