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Struggling with constipation can be uncomfortable and concerning, especially when regular bowel movements become infrequent or incomplete. While occasional digestive slowdowns are common, consistently ...

Having clean bowel movements is an essential part of being healthy. However, not everyone effortlessly goes through the regular process. Only taking laxatives and adding more fibre to the diet without ...

The well-being of your digestive system can have a direct impact on your overall health. When a poor diet, new medication or lack of exercise leads to constipation, it can create uncomfortable ...

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 ...

A surprising link between constipation and kidney decline led researchers to test lubiprostone, revealing that it can protect kidney function. The results point toward gut-based, mitochondria-boosting ...

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 ...

When you're on day three of not going No. 2, most people will do just about anything to get things moving again. We've all been told that eating more fiber can help, but new research has some helpful ...

Researchers at King’s College London have created new dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, finding that eating these two foods — and washing them down with the right drink — could ...

There’s real proof that the tropical fruit — and rye bread and mineral water as well — could ease chronic constipation. Learn what else could help. New guidelines based on the highest quality ...

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 ...