Constipation is a very common medical problem encountered in children — and the good news is, it’s often temporary. A child with constipation has infrequent bowel movements and/or hard, dry stools.

American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

Many people assume constipation is only about lack of fibre, poor diet or dehydration. But surprisingly, how and when you use the bathroom can be just as important. Gastroenterologists are ...