Americans love coffee. As many as 154 million adults start their day with a coffee, whether it’s a cup from the French press at home, a double espresso from the local coffee shop or a coffee drink ...

For some people, coffee jump-starts their bowel movements in addition to their energy. Despite the drink's popularity, there isn't a lot of research on why coffee sends many people running to the ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Caffeine makes the colon more active, which can lead to needing to poop after drinking coffee.Coffee releases hormones that signal the colon to ...

In 2003, the Human Genome Project made history when it sequenced 92% of the human genome. But for nearly two decades since, scientists have struggled to decipher the remaining 8%. Now, a team of ...

If you've found yourself relying on your morning coffee to help you poop, you may have another issue at hand: constipation. Coffee isn't a long-term solution for constipation, and relying on it for ...