A little help from fiber can get things moving smoothly.

Prunes, coffee, oats, popcorn, bananas and legumes sometimes get a bad reputation, but they can be powerful allies for ...

Simple morning habits can go a long way in keeping your digestive system on track. Warm drinks, fiber, walking and belly massage are easy morning habits that help you poop. Talk with a health care ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

Kiwi’s fiber and water content can help make stool easier to pass. Kiwi contains a digestive enzyme that may help keep food ...

Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration and lack of movement. But there can even be microscopic reasons for why you ...

If you love the sound of cracking open shells, pistachios might be your favorite snack nut—and they can also support digestive health. One serving of pistachios contains 3 grams of fiber, mostly ...

There's a nation-wide laxative shortage, the Wall Street Journal has reported. One reason for high laxative demand is hybrid work and travel, which can lead to constipation. While laxatives can be ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...