Medical experts are sounding the alarm on the unfavorable effects that long bathroom visits have on the body, and it appears that mobile devices might be causing prolonged rest stops. Two separate ...

Many people assume constipation is only about lack of fibre, poor diet or dehydration. But surprisingly, how and when you use the bathroom can be just as important. Gastroenterologists are ...

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

Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle ...

Scientists have discovered that a microorganism may be causing digestive problems in some people, potentially paving the way for better treatments for constipation. Analyzing data from more than 1,500 ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian explains the one hack that can help keep your digestion on track, ...