The gut communicates to the brain via the vagus nerve, one of the major cranial nerves. Evacuating the bowels stimulates the ...

Coffee does make you poop, but doctors aren't exactly sure why. Some reasons might be dairy, what time of day you drink it, and your gastrin levels.

A cup of coffee does more than perk you up—it can help get things moving, too. But timing matters if you want the best results.