BACKED up? Scientists have discovered a new type of ‘bacterial constipation’ that laxatives, fibre supplements and diet ...

Constipation can be managed with the right diet. Learn from an expert which foods to eat and avoid, including high-fiber options, hydration tips, and natural remedies to improve digestion and gut ...

Share on Pinterest Struggling with chronic constipation? Two kiwis a day may help, according to new expert guidelines. Image credit: OsakaWayne Studios/Getty Images The British Dietetic Association ...

The research adds to a growing body of work examining how long-term eating patterns influence overall digestive function.

The health service constitutes constipation as being bowel movements that are fewer than three each week, which can lead to symptoms like painful cramps in the tummy area, straining to poo, or not ...

Just about everyone gets, ahem, backed up—aka, constipation—occasionally. For many people, however, constipation can turn into a constant nightmare. Thankfully, a handy evidence-based guide out this ...

Constipation affects one in ten people worldwide, and for years, advice to eat more fiber, drink more water, and snack on prunes has been passed around as gospel. But now, scientists at King’s College ...

Overview: Magnesium laxatives are used for occasional constipation. They work by pulling water into your intestines, which makes your poop softer and easier to pass. Diarrhea is a common side effect.

A new condition of "bacterial constipation" has been discovered, which might lead to better treatments if going to the loo ...