A recent study found that a combination of dietary fibers effectively alleviated chronic constipation, enhancing bowel ...

An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds. These gut bugs belong to a class of microbe called archaea, and ...

Bananas are often recommended as a digestive-friendly food, but whether they help or worsen constipation depends on several ...

The incidence of chronic constipation increases as we age. A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers compares five common diets to determine the effectiveness of preventing chronic ...

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 ...

Long-term or excessive use of over-the-counter laxatives without medical supervision may mask an underlying problem and can ...

The prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic idiopathic constipation among US adults rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a near doubling of the national rate of IBS ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, and it can both cause discomfort and affect quality of life. Researchers with King's College London in the United Kingdom wanted ...

A new practice guideline aims to help clinicians navigate an increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation in otherwise-healthy ...