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Constipation during pregnancy is common, but that does not mean it should be ignored. Hormonal changes, iron supplements, ...

Dr. Amy B. Lewis, a Yale-trained board-certified dermatologist in private practice in New York City, also adds that the safety of using a GLP-1 should be determined based on nutritional status, ...

That nonstop crying of a baby with colic has some parents turning to popular folk remedies. Unfortunately, there's no good evidence they work, according to a review of 15 studies.

Prune juice has very few side effects, making it an effective and gentle method for treating constipation, especially when taken in the morning. It can also add fiber and other supportive nutrients to ...

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 ...

As a primary care physician, there’s a good chance you’ll see a patient with constipation this week. Each year, there are 2.5 million doctor visits for constipation in the US. Constipation can be ...

Everybody poops, but some of us have a harder time of it than others. Constipation—infrequent (less than three times a week) or difficult passage of stool—affects an estimated 26 percent of women and ...

Many of the foods in the American diet can lead to constipation. According to Gerard Isenberg, MD, the associate chief of gastroenterology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Ohio, the ...

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 ...

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 ...