The FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in patients 7 years of age and older.

A massive study reveals diets that may help prevent chronic constipation Chronic constipation, a condition marked by infrequent or difficult bowel movements, affects millions of people worldwide and ...

Patients with an aggressive form of leukaemia will be able to receive a breakthrough immunotherapy on the NHS that saw over three quarters of patients go into remission in trials. The CAR T-cell ...

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 ...

Strong pain relievers can sometimes bring along uncomfortable side effects, and one of the most common is constipation. Many people who take these medications find their digestion slows down, making ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA expanded linaclotide approval for IBS-C to include children aged 7 years and older. Linaclotide is now ...

And one fruit in particular has been proven to be most effective. Researchers at King’s College London (KCL) investigated which foods, drinks, or supplements are the most effective at relieving ...

Researchers at King’s College London have created the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation, finding real relief may come from kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral water.

If your digestive system's been a bit sluggish, scientists have found some new solutions — including a fruit you might already have at home. Researchers in the United Kingdom recently published new ...

Millions of adults all over the world endure chronic constipation — an awkward situation marked by hard, painful, or infrequent bowel movements which disrupt daily life. Even though prevalent, advice ...

New guidelines based on the highest quality scientific evidence note that generic high-fiber diets didnt offer consistent relief against chronic constipation. There is real proof, however, for ...