Scientists have found an ideal frequency.

Humans might like to think we've cornered the market on cleanliness, but a new study shows we're not as special as we thought, especially when it comes to personal hygiene. Researchers observing two ...

Frequency is another important indicator of health. Most people poop once a day, but the NHS advises that it’s normal to ...

In the late 1950s, archaeologists discovered a cave in the Rio Zape Valley of Mexico. There were ancient human remains in the cave dated to between 660 and 1430 A.D., many of which belonged to ...

A team of scientists in Switzerland is collecting and deep-freezing human poop in what they call a "doomsday" vault. The goal is to protect the invisible microbial world inside us for future ...

If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no toilet in sight. Aside from personal inconvenience, why is this such a big ...