Are your bathroom habits normal? (news.harvard.edu)

In an interview about her new book, gastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha explains what “normal” bowel habits can look like and why people often don’t know what to watch for. She notes that stool frequency and color vary widely but that changes—especially bleeding or black/tarry stool—should be discussed with a doctor. Pasricha also describes recent advances in the gut-brain connection, including how improved understanding of conditions like IBS and other unexplained symptoms may help patients feel more believed even when standard tests are negative.