Your pooping habits aren’t just indicative of your digestive health. They offer a clue into your cardiovascular health, too. “Regular bowel habits are generally considered a marker of overall good ...

BACKED up? Scientists have discovered a new type of ‘bacterial constipation’ that laxatives, fibre supplements and diet changes just can’t seem to shift. Two common gut bugs – which are harmless on ...

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 ...

Eating about half a cup of dried fruit daily improved bowel movements for people with chronic constipation in a new study. Drinking juice from the same fruits (prunes, grapes, and apricots) also ...

Eating kiwi with the skin on boosts fiber intake and helps with digestion. Prunes contain sorbitol, which can help stimulate bowel movements. Flax seeds are full of fiber but should be paired with ...

New findings out of King’s College London suggest that certain fiber-rich foods may help improve motility, soften stool, and support overall digestive health. Andi Breitowich works across digital and ...

New research breaks down the best diets to prevent constipation. Two, in particular, came out on top. Researchers are exploring why these diets may be best at preventing constipation. Constipation ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...