* Transit time varies by stomach, small intestine, and colon, averaging about 28 hours * Fast transit promotes SCFA-producing microbes; slow transit favors protein //fermentation * Simple lifestyle ...

While normal bathroom habits can be different from person to person, there is a hard rule about how long to spend on the toilet — and when you should give up. A healthy bowel movement should only take ...

Spending too long on the toilet can cause hemorrhoids, fissures and pelvic floor issues. Gastroenterologist says pooping should take just a few minutes—avoid scrolling or reading. Boost fiber, ...

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(CNN) — 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 ...