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 ...

BACKED up? Scientists have discovered a new type of ‘bacterial constipation’ that laxatives, fibre supplements and diet ...

A new condition of "bacterial constipation" has been discovered, which might lead to better treatments if going to the loo ...

The authors make the point that bowel functions in general are associated with a lot of health outcomes. Direct association would be somebody with severe constipation, or the long term can be and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Researchers found that Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron degrade protective colonic mucin, drying ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation ...

To manage chronic constipation, osmotic laxatives are appropriate first-line medical therapy. (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been developed to address evaluation and management of chronic ...

The results of a new study show patients with chronic constipation may face increased colorectal cancer risk, according to a news release (pdf). They may also be at increased risk of benign neoplasms.