Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...

Researchers have identified a two-step bacterial process driving a new type of constipation: one bacterium removes protective sulfate groups while another consumes the exposed colonic mucin.

Constipation can be managed with the right diet. Learn from an expert which foods to eat and avoid, including high-fiber options, hydration tips, and natural remedies to improve digestion and gut ...

As women are more likely to experience constipation they are more likely to seek solutions such as the fibremaxxing trend on ...

The health service constitutes constipation as being bowel movements that are fewer than three each week, which can lead to symptoms like painful cramps in the tummy area, straining to poo, or not ...