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 ...

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 ...

Most of the medications for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) are also used for chronic functional constipation, though there are some differences in how they’re used. In both ...

Learn effective strategies to manage constipation and improve gut health through lifestyle changes and awareness.

Most people aren't comfortable talking about it, but more people suffer from constipation than you may think. Almost everyone experiences it at some point in life, and about 15 percent of people in ...

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, ...