Gut health often gets attention—and for good reason. The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms and plays a role not only in digestion but also in immune function, mood, and chronic disease risk.

Digestive experts share some helpful tips.

Scientists have just developed a first-of-its-kind living drug: a probiotic engineered to make GLP-1 inside your gut. And it could change how we think about GLP-1 drugs, and much more.

If your morning poop stops or otherwise changes for just a couple of days, “there’s no need to panic,” Dr. Srivastava says.

A breathing technique promises to active your pelvic floor and relieve constipation and hemorrhoids. Here’s what experts ...

Foods that help with constipation include probiotics, prebiotics, whole grains, nuts, legumes, and water-rich fruits and veggies.