The authors make the point that bowel functions in general are associated with a lot of health outcomes. Direct association would be somebody with severe constipation, or the long term can be and ...

Groundbreaking new guidelines from King’s College London challenge long-held beliefs about fiber, prunes, and other so-called ...

When pelvic floor muscles are too tight and won’t relax, it can make it difficult to poop. Dr. Nakib says the longer the ...

New evidence points to three simple everyday foods that may ease constipation more effectively than the usual fibre advice.

Chronic constipation can be caused by stress, a lack of water, or not enough fiber in your diet. It may also be from pain medications, a blockage in your colon, nerve damage, and pelvic muscle issues.

Kiwis, rye bread, and mineral-rich water may help relieve chronic constipation, according to guidelines in a study published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics and Neurogastroenterology & ...

Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, ...

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 ...

Chinese researchers tested the combined effects of acupuncture and electrical stimulation on individuals suffering from chronic constipation. And they did find some differences compared to controls.

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...

Chronic constipation may be associated with worsening cognitive function, new data from three prospective cohort studies with more than 100,000 adults show. Compared to individuals who have a bowel ...

Childhood constipation is increasingly affecting children yet often goes unnoticed. Early recognition and simple dietary ...