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After giving birth, I was in pain every time I had a bowel movement. Now I give stool softener at baby showers.
At my 6-week postpartum appointment, I was still in pain every time I had a bowel movement. But my …
Minna Dubin
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Doctors dismissed a woman's pain, weight loss, and bloody stool for more than a year. She had colon cancer.
Paula Chamber Raney said one doctor told her "she probably ate something red," hence her bloody sto…
Anna Medaris
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A Black student was suspended over his locs hairstyle. Now his family is threatening to call Child Protective Services on the Texas school.
The 17-year-old's mother says that her son has only had a stool to sit on for weeks while he's been…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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The inside story of how McDonald's ex-CEO's push to modernize the chain left black franchisees behind
On top of rising wages, McDonald's franchisees faced another massive cost - the price of Easterbroo…
Kate Taylor
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2 Black ex-franchisees suing McDonald's in a $1 billion lawsuit speak out on racial discrimination and feeling like the company became 'all about the shareholders'
"It made you feel, as an operator, like nobody cares," one former Black franchisee said. "Like you …
Kate Taylor
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'You are out on the island on your own': 3 black McDonald's franchisees speak out about what it is really like owning locations of the fast-food giant
As I got more involved, in going to operator meetings and going to NBMOA meetings, I realized that …
Kate Taylor
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What you need to know about colon-cancer symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
'Dawson's Creek' actor James Van Der Beek revealed he has been diagnosed with bowel cancer, a condi…
Anna Medaris,Gabby Landsverk,…
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I'm a mom and professional declutterer. Kids don't understand the concept of 'cleaning up' so here are 3 ways to help them do it.
Make sure your kids' stuff has a place to go. Use containers of the right size and label them so ki…
Julia Williamson
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A 45-year-old put off getting his stomach pain checked out. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Jason Maman was diagnosed with colorectal cancer after ignoring his symptoms for a year. He's part …
Kim Schewitz
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Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation
Americans are saving thousands of dollars by leaving the country for their health screenings and me…
Manisha Krishnan
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4 home remedies to get relief from constipation naturally, without traditional laxatives
Natural laxatives like psyllium husk, senna, and prune juice are effective home remedies to relieve…
Kate Hull,Kelsey Vlamis
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A gastro dietitian eats 30 plants a week for a healthy gut microbiome. Here's what she has for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Research suggests eating 30 plants a week keeps our gut microbiome happy. Here's what a gastro diet…
Kim Schewitz
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More young people are getting colorectal cancer. Take this quiz to check your risk level.
One in five new cases of bowel cancer are being diagnosed in people in their early 50s or younger, …
Amber Middleton
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I was having the worst month of my life after I started dating my partner. An elaborate surprise date was just what I needed.
I was having the worst month of my life. My partner came up with the best date idea and the elabora…
Kaila Johnson
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6 reasons your poop smells so awful, from antibiotics to celiac disease
Yes, poop stinks — but food intolerances, excess sulfur in your diet, and difficulty absorbing nutr…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Jason McK…
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A retired banker in Singapore was looking for his next venture. He found it by reviving a dying trade: traditional coffee shops.
Today, Killiney Kopitiam is one of Singapore's most successful coffeechains. Woon Tek Seng told BI …
Marielle Descalsota
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Kanye West doesn't let students at Donda Academy use the second floor because he's afraid of stairs, former staff allege
Two women who once worked at Donda Academy filed a discrimination suit against Ye and his private s…
Rebecca Cohen,Ashley Collman,…
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'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo originally 'couldn't afford' the Malibu beach house she bought from a 'Friends' co-creator
The "Grey's Anatomy"star says she "manifested" the beach-front property and takes fans inside the m…