Zoological research reveals fascinating animals that do not produce faeces. These creatures, including tree hole frogs, ...

From frogs and sponges to jellyfish and tardigrades, scientists reveal how some animals digest food without defecating, ...

When a beetle gets swallowed up whole by a predatory frog, it's not necessarily the end of the insect's time on Earth. New research delves into how some aquatic beetles can survive being devoured by, ...

No matter what kind of animal you are, chances are you’re going to have to poop at one point or another. After the body takes in food and it passes through the digestive system, the leftovers your ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . SAN DIEGO — In this exclusive video from Digestive Disease Week, William Chey, MD, professor of medicine, and ...

Conventional wisdom says a gnarly session on the toilet is usually the result of a big, wholesome meal. However, liquids can have a similar laxative effect on your digestive tract. Defecation is the ...

Constipation is a very common problem that affects millions of people worldwide, but it is not something that has to be lived ...

Everyone poops, and it takes them about the same amount of time. A new study of the hydrodynamics of defecation finds that all mammals with faeces like ours take 12 seconds on average to relieve ...

Ever wondered why you can’t relax in a public restroom or why the sound of running water instantly makes you want to pee? Turns out, these everyday experiences say a lot about how our brains, bodies, ...