Columnist Oluwatosin Adesoye describes her childhood with the constipation that can come with sickle cell, as well as how she ...

Antibiotics are formulated to kill bacteria—but this affects the healthy ones in your gut, too. A medical doctor specializing ...

RELAX Not being able to have a bowel movement when necessary can be stressful. Straining or forcing the body to pass stool is ...

Discover effective natural remedies for constipation relief, from hydration and fiber-rich foods to movement strategies and ...

Over the last decade, nurse Rebecca Mottram has identified a range of symptoms that might signal your little one is ...

From dietary changes to the importance of hydration and movement, discover how to regain control of your digestive health.

Struggling with constipation? Science says fiber is your best friend. Discover the top vegetables that can help keep you ...

A former Planned Parenthood patient has settled her suit against the organization in which she alleged she was incorrectly diagnosed with “common constipation” in 2022 when she actually had serious ...

Some supplements are made with calcium and vitamin D, meaning you don’t have to take them separately. Learn how to supplement ...

Background: We aimed to review the literature regarding the epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania and the associated prevalence/risk factors. Methods: Two reviewers performed PubMed ...

Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) are also used for chronic functional constipation, though there are some differences in how they’re used. In both ...