A new study shows that Western and inflammatory diets increase constipation risk, while Mediterranean and plant-based diets ...

Welcome to the School of Poopatology! That's what Susan Wong, RN, BSN, nicknames her new book, "The Power of Pooping," which came out earlier this month. And, frankly, she's more than qualified to ...

Some degree of bowel dysfunction also is reported by about 33% to 60% of people with MS (Chia et al., 1995; Fowler & Henry, 1999; Hinds et al., 1990; Nordenbo et al., 1996). Constipation is ...

A massive long-term study shows that Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults. Surprisingly, the benefits weren’t explained by fiber alone. Western and ...

Let’s face it: When at work, nurses wait until, like, the last possible second to go to the bathroom. We’re literally just a cough or a sneeze away from an incontinence episode. So constipation is ...

Constipation is a common symptom for people with MS. A variety of lifestyle strategies, medications, and supportive treatments can help.

The study revealed clear connections between dietary patterns and constipation risk. People who followed Mediterranean and ...

Mediterranean and plant-forward diets appear to lower the odds of chronic constipation in aging adults, independent of fiber intake. Western and inflammatory diets show the opposite pattern, raising ...

Constipation can cause discomfort and may lead to health complications. High fiber fruits, probiotics, whole grains, pulses, and many other options can help ease and prevent constipation. Read on to ...

If you suspect that a calcium supplement is causing you constipation, you may be right. The research on calcium and constipation is mixed, but there are things you can do. Share on Pinterest Kseniya ...

Constipation could potentially cause lower back pain. In other cases, the two symptoms may also have a shared root cause, such as fibroids, digestive conditions, or medications. However, both lower ...