Millions of adults all over the world endure chronic constipation — an awkward situation marked by hard, painful, or infrequent bowel movements which disrupt daily life. Even though prevalent, advice ...

The Phase 3 ACCEL clinical trial represents important progress in Ardelyx’s goal of expanding the patient population who may benefit from IBSRELA, beyond its lead indication for irritable bowel ...

As a mom who's dealt with my fair share of household tummy troubles ( ever heard of CSID?), I was intrigued by the two-ingredient constipation remedy that's taking social media by storm. Travel nurse ...

The results of a new study show patients with chronic constipation may face increased colorectal cancer risk, according to a news release (pdf). They may also be at increased risk of benign neoplasms.

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

(CNN) — Do you often experience difficulty defecating? If the answer is yes, newly released recommendations may help relieve your symptoms. Kiwifruit, rye bread and high mineral-content water can help ...

Chronic constipation can be more than a passing annoyance—it can disrupt daily life, impacting mood, energy, and overall health. Occasional constipation is not uncommon, but chronic constipation is a ...

Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation. That's according to the first ever evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults with chronic ...

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, ...

Surgery Should Be Last Resort For Chronic Constipation, Guidelines Say By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...