Most constipation is harmless. In rare cases, the colon can become dangerously enlarged. Here is what you need to know.

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BOSTON (Reuters) -- A U.S. jury on Monday found that Takeda Pharmaceutical caused purchasers of medications and insurers to sustain about $885 million in damages by delaying the release of a generic ...

The diabetes drug semaglutide is sometimes used for heart disease and weight loss. But it has a number of side effects that may make it risky to use for weight loss alone, including constipation.

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A Michigan 3-month-old will get lifesaving treatment after weeks of insurance denials and precious time having passed. His mom told the insurance company she was reaching out to ...

Eating figs can help increase stool frequency and reduce symptoms like bloating. Prunes are rich in fiber and sorbitol, which help relieve constipation and keep the digestive tract moving. Sweet ...

The California program that provides the world’s only medical treatment for potentially deadly infant botulism also offers traumatized families hope of a different sort – silly cards on their babies’ ...

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, ...