Constipation is surprisingly common, affecting as many as 20% of us regularly. Dietitians say prunes, kiwi and flaxseed can ...

Constipation is no longer just an elderly concern, with doctors reporting a sharp rise among young adults due to stress, poor ...

There are multiple side effects you’ll experience if you’re consistently holding in your poop. ‘When stool remains in the ...

Traditional initiation is a rite of passage into manhood for young males that is practiced by various ethnic groups in Africa ...

Yes, prunes are great for relieving constipation. But if prunes aren’t your thing, read about 7 dietitian-approved snacks ...

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A dual-strain probiotic (L acidophilus LA-5 and B lactis BB-12) significantly improved global symptoms, symptom severity, and QOL in adults with nonconstipated IBS.

If you struggle with constipation every winter, you're not alone. Gastroenterologists see a clear seasonal pattern in India. As temperatures drop, digestive complaints rise. Constipation, bloating, ...

A common constipation drug, lubiprostone, shows remarkable potential in slowing kidney function decline for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Research indicates it reshapes gut bacteria, boosting ...

A massive long-term study shows that Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults. Surprisingly, the benefits weren’t explained by fiber alone. Western and ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

I usually open this newsletter with a personal story — but this week’s topic is constipation, so I’ll spare you. A lot of us fret about our regularity. But constipation is defined as fewer than three ...