New evidence-based guidelines reveal which specific foods and supplements actually help—and which popular advice falls flat.

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 ...

Popular remedies for constipation, which include prunes, date juice and plenty of bran flakes, have been reappraised by ...

It might be time for Americans to start eating more fiber. The U.S. is experiencing a shortage of laxative products, according to a report this week from the Wall Street Journal. One alleged reason ...

Constipation is when a person has difficulty passing bowel movements, which can be hard, lumpy, and dry. Constipation may cause abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, and other symptoms. This article looks ...