A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

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Drinking prune juice in the morning may help relieve constipation by working with your body's natural digestive rhythm. Learn about the best timing and effective amounts.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

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 , ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

It can be hard to think about anything else when you’re, well, backed up. But while you’re scrolling online for remedies, you’ve probably spotted testimonials from people who swear by using a type of ...

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation ...

Experts weigh in on the viral claim that eating a whole orange, slathered in cinnamon and cayenne pepper, can induce a bowel movement in minutes lilsipper/Instagram A viral video claims that ...