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Why you sweat when you poop and what you can do about it

Poop sweats might occur due to a normal, primitive reflex that involves the vagus nerve, which runs between the brain and abdomen. This reflex is known as vasovagal syncope, and i ...
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Here’s how long it should take to poop, says a Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist

The time you spend on the pot can offer health clues, says an expert doctor on what's normal, what's not, and why it matters.