Constipation represents one of the most common digestive health challenges, affecting millions of people who experience difficulty with regular bowel movements. The condition encompasses various ...

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 ...

Chronic constipation can be caused by stress, a lack of water, or not enough fiber in your diet. It may also be from pain medications, a blockage in your colon, nerve damage, and pelvic muscle issues.

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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 , ...