In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts warn that spending too long in the bathroom can be a sign of underlying issues.

Drink lots of water. Dr. Stein says that “plenty of hydration” will help lower the risk of constipation. The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends that men aim to ...

You wake up, have a cup of coffee, and head to the toilet for a smooth bowel movement. Then, you get on with your day. Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? For some people, this is a daily occurrence. For ...

Everyone poops, but it turns out we don’t all need to poop every day. That’s a misconception, said gastroenterologist Dr. Folasade May, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In addition to being able to describe your stool to a doctor, it's helpful to have a general idea of the ...