Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pregnancy is full of all sorts of challenges -- some less pleasant than others, like morning sickness. On top of all that, many ...

Constipation isn't just the occasional "off" day. Doctors define it as fewer than three bowel movements a week, stools that are hard or lumpy, or straining to pass them. But it's worth spelling out, ...

Constipation affects millions worldwide, yet many suffer in silence due to embarrassment or uncertainty about treatment options. Recent research reveals that this common condition significantly ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

Constipation affects millions of Americans, but dietitians say a few small changes — more fiber, hydration, and the right foods — can make all the difference.

Electrical stimulation benefited women with constipation in a recent clinical trial published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. In the trial, 33 women with constipation that had not improved ...

Constipation is a common issue that affects millions of people, leading to discomfort, bloating and a general sense of unease. While over-the-counter medications are widely available, many individuals ...

A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 2,660 women found that tegaserod (Zelnorm) was effective for initial treatment and during recurrence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) flares (Gut.

Among foods included in the guidelines, both kiwifruit and rye bread showed effectiveness at helping with chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects up to 20% of adults in the United States, ...

A study, published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, showed HyGIeaCare was a well-tolerated, safe and effective method of chronic constipation relief. Study authors tested ...

Linzess is a prescription medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) and chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). It works by increasing fluid in the intestines and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...