Drinking more water or eating a banana may seem like the obvious response to constipation. Yet these measures do not work for ...

Doctors share their tips to get things moving.

Discover which common over-the-counter and prescription drugs can cause constipation, why they affect your gut, and when to speak with your doctor.

Foods like pizza that are low in fiber and high in fat can cause constipation by slowing down your natural digestive processes and drying out your stool as it goes through your colon. Constipation ...

Constipation is often dismissed as a minor digestive problem. Many people simply wait for it to settle, change their diet, or take a laxative when needed. Occasional constipation is usually not a ...

Those who suffer from constipation—nearly 16 out of every 100 adults—will tell you that it adversely affects their quality of life. Is it possible that chronic constipation is also associated with a ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...

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Question: I have had a problem with constipation for as long as I can remember. I would so love to be normal. What can I do? — J.G., Lodi, Calif.

Duke University’s Center for Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Infectious Disease has developed a ‘Smart Toilet’ that utilizes artificial intelligence to track bowel health and report data, which aids ...

Nearly three out of four pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel disorders during their pregnancies, a Loyola University Medical Center study has found. But such bowel ...