Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation ...

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 , ...

Regular bowel movements play a crucial role in overall health and well-being. When this natural process becomes irregular, laxatives might offer relief as part of a comprehensive approach to digestive ...

As GLP-1 use rise, constipation remains a leading cause of discontinuation. Experts offer practical strategies for prevention and management.

Patients often arrive in pain, miserable, and desperate for relief from constipation. Defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week lasting more than 4 weeks, chronic constipation affects about ...