The well-being of your digestive system can have a direct impact on your overall health. When a poor diet, new medication or lack of exercise leads to constipation, it can create uncomfortable ...

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 ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days. Much of the media coverage of the British Dietetic Association’s guidelines ...

Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Eating kiwis can improve constipation.They can also help alleviate bloating and other symptoms of abdominal discomfort associated with ...

Dates, the fruit of date palm trees, are often consumed to alleviate constipation (hard stools and infrequent bowel movements). Dates contain a high level of both soluble and insoluble fiber, as well ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Recent research suggests new ways to beat constipation that don't involve following a generic high-fiber ...

Constipation happens to us all. In fact, 16% of Americans and one-third of older adults suffer from chronic constipation. Difficulty passing stool and the pain that comes with it are responsible for ...

When you're on day three of not going No. 2, most people will do just about anything to get things moving again. We've all been told that eating more fiber can help, but new research has some helpful ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...