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 ...

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 ...

Hormonal changes, reduced motility, and mechanical factors drive constipation during pregnancy, which requires targeted ...

(Reuters Health) – Child-rearing practices and attitudes could be contributing factors when kids have chronic constipation issues, according to a new study from the Netherlands. "Stool-withholding and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA has approved Linzess, the first therapy for pediatric functional constipation in patients aged 6 to 17 ...

We all know what it feels like to be, well, stuck. Constipation is frustratingly common and tends to become even more so as we age. The good news? There are natural, research-backed ways to get things ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

X-rays are widely available and relatively cheap to perform compared with other types of imaging, but they are rarely used to diagnose constipation. Constipation is a common condition that affects ...

Bowel problems like constipation are common among people with interstitial cystitis (IC). Constipation may also worsen IC symptoms. Diet and lifestyle changes, along with medications, can help relieve ...