Chronic constipation is more common than many people realise. It affects about one in ten adults worldwide and can significantly affect quality of life. Many people struggle with hard stools, ...

Objectives Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complex, progressive neurological disorder with motor and non-motor symptoms. Among the non-motor symptoms, constipation severely affects the patients’ quality ...

However, there is nothing funny about chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects about 14% of adults around the world. It more commonly affects older adults, women and non-White populations.

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

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...

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, ...

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation It is as unfortunate an ailment as it is ubiquitous: at some point in our life, ...

Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects associated with GLP-1s. Although typically characterized as mild-to-moderate, constipation remains a frequent contributor ...

Holiday travel can really disrupt your health routine, affecting everything from when and what you eat to how well you sleep. One of the most common and uncomfortable side effects of traveling is ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Chronic constipation may cause ...

New findings out of King’s College London suggest that certain fiber-rich foods may help improve motility, soften stool, and support overall digestive health. Andi Breitowich works across digital and ...