The authors make the point that bowel functions in general are associated with a lot of health outcomes. Direct association would be somebody with severe constipation, or the long term can be and ...

A $12.9 million joint study between Duke Health and UNC Health aims to improve treatment options for autistic children with ...

A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, and it can both cause discomfort and affect quality of life. Researchers with King’s College London in the United Kingdom wanted ...

To manage chronic constipation, osmotic laxatives are appropriate first-line medical therapy. (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been developed to address evaluation and management of chronic ...

It’s normal to have an occasional bout of constipation. Uncomfortable as it may be, this usually resolves within a few days. But chronic constipation—which might require some action—is the issue if ...

Lubiprostone has been on pharmacy shelves for nearly two decades, prescribed to help people with stubborn constipation.

Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation. That's according to the first ever evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults with chronic ...

Chronic constipation may be associated with worsening cognitive function, new data from three prospective cohort studies with more than 100,000 adults show. Compared to individuals who have a bowel ...