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 ...

Doctors say constipation becomes common in winter due to dehydration, less activity and routine changes. Here's how to ease it with daily habits.

Constipation is no longer just an elderly concern, with doctors reporting a sharp rise among young adults due to stress, poor ...

I recently presented a clinical scenario about a patient of mine named Brenda, in Constipation and Cramping: A Slam-Dunk Diagnosis? This 35-year-old woman came to me with symptoms that had been going ...

Come clean. It's not potty talk to acknowledge your difficulty going. Maybe you don't poop for days at a time -- when you used to go regularly every day -- or when you do go, your stool is hard, dry ...

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 ...

Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...

Natural stool softeners include fibrous fruits, probiotics, and some oils. Constipation is widespread across the United States. The National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ...