There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science ...

Vanderbilt researchers, including those from the Vanderbilt Brain Institute, have made significant strides in understanding ...

Running low on fiber can cause uncomfortable GI symptoms, like gas, bloating, and constipation. And since fiber does more than regulate your digestive system, it may impact your skin, mood, and immune ...

While indigestion and other gastrointestinal (GI) troubles can occur at any stage of life, they tend to become more common as we age. That doesn’t mean they’re inevitable, though. “These aren’t ...

Tens of thousands of years ago, dogs found their evolutionary niche as consumers of human waste. And if you're an animal eating refuse for a living, you better be equipped with a strong digestive ...

Apparently there's as many as 15 hidden things the scent of your fart could be trying to tell you about your own body ...

The Bristol Stool Chart, also called the Bristol Stool Scale or the Bristol Stool Form Scale, is a visual guide to the different types of poop you can have. “We use it to classify stools and the ...