Here’s yet another reason to follow these two popular eating patterns. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD This study found that Mediterranean and plant-based diets may prevent ...

One cause of constipation can be found in the type of foods you eat. Learn more about red meat constipation and other foods ...

A recent study found that a combination of dietary fibers effectively alleviated chronic constipation, enhancing bowel ...

Constipation is having hard, lumpy, dry stools that are difficult to pass, or having fewer than three bowel movements per week. Certain types of magnesium can soften stools and stimulate bowel ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days. Much of the media coverage of the British Dietetic Association’s guidelines ...

Prunes have long been a go-to remedy for constipation—and now, new research offers even more support for relying on them, along with other dried fruit, to relieve symptoms. People with chronic ...

Constipation — having bowel movements less often than usual or stools that are hard or difficult to pass — can affect how you feel throughout your day, disrupt routines, and make other multiple ...

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 ...

Topamax (topiramate) may cause various side effects, including constipation, in some people. While not a common issue, knowing how to manage constipation and related side effects can help you continue ...

Persistent constipation should be discussed with a health care provider.

Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...