Common kitchen staple may help relieve mild constipation, new research suggests

Common kitchen staple may help relieve mild constipation, new research suggests

People who suffer from mild constipation may find some relief with a simple daily vinegar drink, new research suggests, even as experts urge more study and share cautions.  Constipation is a condition in which a person generally has fewer than three bowel movements a week, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stools may also be … Read more

Hyrox champ finally apologizes for diarrhea-covered event — and says she learned ‘there is more to life than racing’

Hyrox champ finally apologizes for diarrhea-covered event — and says she learned ‘there is more to life than racing’

Perhaps a win isn’t a win after all. Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has conceded that she should have called it quits after losing control of her bowels during a Hyrox competition last week — a decision that drew fierce backlash as she powered through the race to claim first place. “I want to offer my sincere … Read more

Pooping Hyrox champ had warned she ‘hates’ the exercise that sparked diarrhea emergency

Pooping Hyrox champ had warned she ‘hates’ the exercise that sparked diarrhea emergency

Fair warning? Hyrox champ Joanna Wietrzyk, 24, shocked onlookers — and the internet — after losing control of her bowels mid-race in Beijing last week, sparking disgust, outrage, and some serious health and safety concerns. But Wietrzyk — who declared “a win is a win” on social media after the incident — knew that the … Read more

Diarrhea-stricken Hyrox champ’s coach defends her amid ‘extraordinary’ and ‘deeply human’ incident

Diarrhea-stricken Hyrox champ’s coach defends her amid ‘extraordinary’ and ‘deeply human’ incident

Some people are causing quite a stink. After losing control of her bowels mid-race, Hyrox competitor Joanna Wietrzyk, 24, has divided the Internet on whether she should have rushed for the bathroom instead of the rowing machine. Now, the reigning champ’s coach has weighed in on a truly crappy situation. After she lost control of … Read more

Diarrhea-soaked Hyrox athlete divides internet over whether she should have quit

Diarrhea-soaked Hyrox athlete divides internet over whether she should have quit

It may be the stinkiest debate of the year. A Hyrox athlete has divided the internet after losing control of her bowels mid-race and refusing to stop, raising questions about whether she should have hung up her diarrhea-splattered sneakers rather than power through to the finish line. Joanna Wietrzyk, a 24-year-old Australian, was caught on … Read more

Hyrox athlete competes despite diarrhea, horrifying onlookers — but declares ‘a win is a win’

Hyrox athlete competes despite diarrhea, horrifying onlookers — but declares ‘a win is a win’

Losing can be crappy — but it turns out, winning can be crappy, too. Athlete Joanna Wietrzyk finished in first place at a Hyrox competition in Beijing over the weekend, but she soiled herself in the process, suffering fecal incontinence during the 1 hour, 1 minute and 23 seconds it took her to complete the … Read more

Horrifying study shows what really happens to the air when you flush — and toilet ‘loading’ matters

Horrifying study shows what really happens to the air when you flush — and toilet ‘loading’ matters

An invisible danger lurks in your bathroom. Bathroom hygiene often focuses on what you touch — wash your hands properly, clean your towels and bathmats often and consider investing in a bidet. Recent research, though, has unveiled a horrifying threat that’s unleashed into the air every time you flush. While bathroom cleanliness focuses on what … Read more

The No. 2 complication of the explosive diarrhea outbreak isn’t what we expected

Americans’ poop problems aren’t over yet. An “explosive diarrhea” parasite had thousands of people glued to the toilets this summer — while countless others began steering clear of fresh produce for fear of catching the nasty bug. Now, weeks after the stomach-churning outbreak made headlines, doctors are warning of an unexpected side effect of the … Read more

Poop transplants could help insomniacs sleep better

Don’t sleep on taking some crap. “Poop pills” have been an innovative way to potentially treat various ailments, from preventing peanut allergies to advanced cancer and liver disease. Now, struggling insomniacs may find relief with a “crapsule” before bedtime, according to new research from China. An unexpected potnetial solution for chronic insomnia has been discovered … Read more

‘Strange smell’: Woman poops on airplane seat with toilet just feet away

Crappy landings. An AirAsia plane had to be disinfected and deep-cleaned after a female passenger allegedly pooped in her seat on a flight from Malaysia to China. The odiferous incident came to light after fellow flyers raised a stink on Chinese social media. Flight AK1516 had departed Kota Kinabalu at around 10:30pm on August 18 … Read more

Brie Bella reveals she passed out while pooping in frightening ordeal: ‘Did I s–t my pants?’

Brie Bella had a nightmare of a hospital visit after passing out while on the toliet. Source link #Brie #Bella #reveals #passed #pooping #frightening #ordeal #pants

Should you be doing ‘reverse Kegels’ instead of regular ones?

Squeeze… or release? You’ve probably heard of Kegels, an exercise that can help with everything from stopping leaky pee to better sex. But recommendations from TikTok — and even some women’s magazines — aren’t one-size-fits all. In fact, some people should be skipping traditional Kegels and doing reverse Kegels to keep things running smoothly. Bridge … Read more

I mailed my poop for Viome’s $279 gut health test — the report had me flip my entire diet

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. As a health and wellness writer, I’ve tried (and done) just about everything. Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Mix. A parasite cleanse. Jennifer Aniston’s viral workout. I’m no stranger to the less-conventional … Read more

Poop pills may be the future of treating peanut allergies: study

Poop pills may be the future of treating peanut allergies: study

Don’t flush this nutty allergy treatment down the toilet. “Poop pills” aren’t a new treatment for various ailments, with “crapsules” being used to reduce toxic side effects of cancer medications and even potentially increasing the odds of surviving pancreatic cancer. Now, new research has found they could be a life-saving treatment for the millions of … Read more

RFK Jr.’s doctor says proper poops (like his) are wipe-free and ‘nearly orgasmic’

RFK Jr.’s doctor says proper poops (like his) are wipe-free and ‘nearly orgasmic’

Trump’s Cabinet may be having a very different experience on the porcelain throne than the rest of America. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President JD Vance are among the senior officials embracing a diet that promises weight loss, glowing skin — and, perhaps most eyebrow-raising of all, “nearly orgasmic” poops. Yes, really. … Read more

Doctor sews patient’s organs together — creating ‘closed loop’ for his poop in ‘major surgical error’

Doctor sews patient’s organs together — creating ‘closed loop’ for his poop in ‘major surgical error’

A British surgeon has lost his job after mistakenly sewing his patient’s organs together, creating a “closed loop” that prevented bowel movements — and was nearly deadly. According to statements given to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, the patient had undergone emergency bowel surgery for tumor removal by NHS surgeon Dr. Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman … Read more

Can yoga prevent diarrhea? The workout showed 50% improvement for people with common stomach condition

Can yoga prevent diarrhea? The workout showed 50% improvement for people with common stomach condition

Namaste away from the toilet. The therapeutic benefits of yoga are well established, with regular practice associated with improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, less chronic pain and even cutting opioid withdrawal time in half. Additional research suggests it may also improve symptoms of a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people. Yoga has a long list of … Read more

Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Can we eat lettuce again? The truth about salad risk amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Salad lovers are dealing with information whiplash after a series of revelations about where exactly the parasites causing “explosive diarrhea” are coming from. Last week, the FDA traced illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states. The next day, they said that lettuce was coming from Taylor Farms in Central Mexico — … Read more

Baby not eating? Spitting up? The feeding red flags to watch for — and what’s actually normal

Baby not eating? Spitting up? The feeding red flags to watch for — and what’s actually normal

When it comes to babies, what goes down … must sometimes come up. From spit-up to food refusal, about 50% of infants develop at least one functional gastrointestinal disorder, or FGID, between birth and six months. These common, typically benign gut issues are often linked to a newborn’s still-developing gut microbiome, nervous system and immune … Read more

Stop eating salad? Lettuce may be to blame for ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Stop eating salad? Lettuce may be to blame for ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak

Michigan, the state with the highest number of cases of cyclosporiasis — caused by what The Post first nicknamed the “explosive diarrhea” parasite — has a primary suspect for the source of the outbreak: lettuce. They haven’t, however, found the specific lettuce or salad green to blame, nor a grower or supplier at fault. While … Read more