I’ll never forget that miserable week in college when I hadn’t had a proper bowel movement in five days. Living on ramen noodles and energy drinks finally caught up with me, and I felt absolutely ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

Some people use raisins as a remedy for constipation. However, research has not conclusively proven that they are effective for constipation. Some studies have found supportive results, while others ...

Kiwis may be more than a healthy snack -- they could also help get your digestive system moving. New evidence-based dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis, rye bread and ...

I usually open this newsletter with a personal story — but this week’s topic is constipation, so I’ll spare you. A lot of us fret about our regularity. But constipation is defined as fewer than three ...

Constipation affects nearly everyone at some point, yet many sufferers cycle through ineffective remedies while enduring unnecessary discomfort. Behind this common complaint lies a complex interplay ...

Consuming ultraprocessed food (UPF) and minimally processed food (MPF) is linked to higher and lower odds of constipation, respectively, with the effect of food processing independent of diet quality.