A father has recounted the harrowing ordeal of his son, who at seven years old contracted a rare strain of E.coli, leading to ...

Nobody really wants to talk about poop. But let’s be honest – the moment something goes ‘off’, that’s all you can think about. Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems, and millions ...

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We’ve all heard it: “Just drink more water.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice for constipation, but how much truth is there to it? The short answer: Yes, drinking water can help when ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

While there are plenty of foods and some health conditions that cause constipation, certain supplements may also be to blame. It’s worth double-checking your routine vitamins to see if they may be the ...

Postpartum issues such as urinary incontinence and loss of libido may not be the first topics brought up in group meetings with new moms, but rest assured, they are very common. Even if it feels ...

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 ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...