Constipation can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but what you drink plays a crucial role in promoting regular bowel ...

If you're dealing with constipation on GLP-1s, polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) should be on your radar. It's an osmotic laxative, meaning it works by drawing water into the bowel, softening stool ...

If you're dealing with both constipation and stubborn breakouts, you might be wondering if the two are connected. It's a fair question, especially given all the buzz around gut health on social media ...

Sometimes severe constipation can present as frequent watery diarrhoea. Dr Salhab explains why it needs medical attention and how it is treated.

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 ...

A dreaded problem that plagues Americans each day is a seemingly personal one: irregular bowel movements. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 16 out of 100 adults deal with ...

The last thing you want to tell your family while you’re on a spring break trip is: “Go to the pool without me. I don’t feel well.” As many as 40% of travelers deal with constipation, but some ...

We’ve all heard it: “Just drink more water.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice for constipation, but how much truth is there to it? The short answer: Yes, drinking water can help when ...

The diabetes drug semaglutide is sometimes used for heart disease and weight loss. But it has a number of side effects that may make it risky to use for weight loss alone, including constipation.

A $12.9 million joint study between Duke Health and UNC Health aims to improve treatment options for autistic children with ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ...