Laxatives are generally quite safe when taken at the recommended dosage. However, they can cause side effects and long-term ...

Baby Poop Problems: Constipation in adults is common knowledge, but determining whether or not a child is constipated can be ...

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 ...

An overgrowth of gut microorganisms that produce methane could be a cause of severe constipation in many people, a new review finds. These gut bugs belong to a class of microbe called archaea, and ...

Here's what fruit to eat to cure chronic constipation and maintain gut health. In today's world, constipation is a common and rapidly growing problem. People of all ages suffer from constipation. In ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's some evidence that fiber supplements may help children with chronic constipation, but little support for other non-drug remedies, a new research review concludes.

If you’ve been experiencing constipation, it’s possible that your vitamin supplements may be causing it. But there are things you can do to manage it. Share on Pinterest Pranithan Chorruangsak/Getty ...

Question: I have had a problem with constipation for as long as I can remember. I would so love to be normal. What can I do? — J.G., Lodi, Calif. Answer: Go look in your medicine cabinet: ...

Constipation doesn’t typically cause seizures directly, but many people with epilepsy have constipation. Rarely, constipation may trigger seizures in people with epilepsy. Constipation is a common ...