On a special episode (first released on March 27, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: We eat for a variety of reasons, most importantly to sustain life. Unsurprisingly, the decisions we make about what we ...

We all have morning rituals. Part of mine is sitting on the porch swing with a big cup of coffee in hand. I sip it while watching the birds and squirrels eat from the feeder. I look ahead to a lush ...

SEATTLE – Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health. An ISB-led research team examined ...

Researchers say they have linked chronic constipation with cognitive decline, suggesting that people who defecate less may have poorer cognitive function. Chaoran Ma, an associate professor in the ...

This article moves beyond basic recipes to explore the physiological impact of clove tea when consumed at specific intervals.

The frequency of bathroom visits alters the gut microbiome and reveals key differences that may influence digestive health.