Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable ...

In addition to drinks that make you poop immediately, there are foods and other practices worth trying to rev up your gut and move things out. Ahead, load up with wisdom on the natural remedies that ...

Periodically, we see reports that scientists are closer to developing a pill that would mimic the benefits of exercise. The truth is that no medication or supplement even comes close to exercise for ...

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab suggests that mimicking a squatting position on the toilet can alleviate constipation.

Constipation can be alleviated by mimicking a squatting position on the toilet using a footstool. Elevating the feet relaxes ...

A new study shows that adopting healthy habits like sleep, diet, and exercise can cut constipation risk by up to 50%, lowering bowel cancer risk.

Suffering from Constipation can be really frustrating, and delayed bowel movement comes with a lot of problems. Here are some ...

DEAR READER: Anyone suffering from constipation should start by boosting fiber and fluid intake. That may do the trick, and you may not need a laxative. If you are age 50 years or younger, the target ...

While I fully expect to be at the “butt end” of many comments for this column, I feel compelled to address this topic at the request of several patients. It seems that many geriatric physical ...

Hemorrhoids can cause or contribute to constipation. In some cases, they may even worsen it. However, the reverse is also true, with constipation being an underlying factor for developing hemorrhoids.