In Too Afraid to Ask, we’re answering food-related questions that may or may not give you goosebumps. Today: Why does coffee make you poop? For some people, coffee’s siren song is what coaxes them out ...

When you drink coffee, several reactions occur in your body. It can make you more alert and boost your cognitive function. Coffee can also cause contractions in your colon that help food move through ...

Never underestimate the power of a good poop. It can turn around a bad day, or set the tone for a good one. Often, the day’s first poop follows another quotidian ritual for many: a cup of coffee.

Josephine Ni, MD, is a University of Texas Southwestern gastroenterologist and expert on inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Ni is the principal investigator at Ni Lab and an assistant professor in the ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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 ...