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Pooping does not lead to body weight loss. Most stool is about 75% water, and any weight change after pooping is mostly water loss. Burning calories happens with all body functions, but the amount ...

Whether poop speeds through your gut like a bullet train or takes a more smell-the-roses approach could have more profound implications for your overall health than a first glance would suggest.

"How often do you poop?" might sound like a very personal question, but your answer could reveal quite a lot about your overall health. A study published in July 2024 investigated how often 1,425 ...