Prunes have long been a go-to remedy for constipation—and now, new research offers even more support for relying on them, along with other dried fruit, to relieve symptoms. People with chronic ...

Time to call for backup. There are few sensations as uncomfortable as being blocked up, feeling like there’s a bowling ball in your belly, only to come up empty after taking several hopeful trips to ...

Constipation can last a couple of days or a couple of weeks, depending on the cause. Certain conditions or medications may cause chronic or long-term constipation. Constipation typically goes away in ...

It can be hard to think about anything else when you’re, well, backed up. But while you’re scrolling online for remedies, you’ve probably spotted testimonials from people who swear by using a type of ...

When a healthy diet isn’t enough, these supplements can help get things moving again. A healthy diet and hydration should be your first defense against constipation. When these aren’t enough, certain ...

Share on Pinterest A new study links Mediterranean or plant-based diets to a lower risk of constipation. tomazl/Getty Images Chronic constipation happens when a person has difficulty passing stool for ...

Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from ...

Ronnie Haston’s stepdaughter is now running a marathon in his name after he died suddenly of blood cancer Myeloma UK / SWNS Ronnie Haston began to feel ill toward the end of March 2024, but his doctor ...