We’re finally talking about it: Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the U.S. And we’re here to tell you that there are plenty of things you can do to (safely) make ...

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Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Everybody poops, but some of us have a harder time of it than others. Constipation—infrequent (less than three times a week) or difficult passage of stool—affects an estimated 26 percent of women and ...

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 ...

Sony’s Venom franchise has a new final destination. The studio behind the Marvel anti-hero movies is developing its first animated movie based on the character. And it has tapped Zach Lipovsky and ...

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, ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects associated with GLP-1s. Although typically characterized as mild-to-moderate, constipation remains a frequent contributor ...

Mississippi awarded more than $104 million in federal rural health grants across 167 projects. Where the money goes and why rural access matters. Rural Virginia Paramedics Make Home Visits to Cut ...

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 ...