Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your stomach and your intestines.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your ...

You’ve likely experienced a poop that can only be described as easy and productive. And after your trip to the bathroom, you emerge a new person and feel lighter and comfier in your jeans. But is that ...

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 ...

Sometimes, our dogs do strange things. Besides biting their dirty paws or rolling around in puddles, dogs occasionally drink from toilets or lick their butts. In other cases, your pup may even eat ...

Across the world, researchers have documented the negative impacts our bodily wastes are causing in the sensitive environments where we seek recreation.