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 ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron , ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ...

Dealing with constipation can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but the solution might be sitting in your refrigerator right now. Certain vegetables pack powerful fiber and nutrients that help your ...

1. Choosing the right foods to eat before bedtime can help prevent constipation. 2. Avoid foods high in fat and low in fiber to improve digestion, especially at night. 3. Establishing a consistent ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified two gut bacteria that appear to work together to trigger chronic constipation. The microbes ...

For those of us with stomach problems, each morning can feel like rolling the dice when you step into the bathroom for the first time. Will your body behave “normally” or will you spend the rest of ...

Constipation affects your skin as well as your digestion. It causes ageing inflammation and leaves your face puffy and dull.

The University of the Pacific pharmacy school in Stockton has discovered a breakthrough to benefit cancer patients dealing with the side effects of opioid medication — including constipation. Cancer ...