Big-gun pain relievers can come with unwelcome side effects. At the top of the list for many of these products are constipation and the distress of slowed bowels.

Constipation can occur with iron supplements because of how excess iron can affect the environment of your gut, slowing ...

Discover natural ways to combat constipation with five potent essential oils. Ginger, fennel, peppermint, rosemary, and lemon ...

If you’ve ever been struck by urgent signals from your bowels in the middle of a work meeting, a first date, or a milestone event, it may have felt like the worst possible time to need to go. You ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days.

Olive oil may help to relieve constipation by lubricating the intestines and softening stool. Learn how to use it and whether it causes side effects.

Prune juice may have benefits for constipation relief and blood pressure regulation. It is a source of antioxidants, fiber, ...

Eating grapefruit at certain times of the day may improve your health. Learn more about the best times to eat grapefruit for weight loss, digestion, and heart health.

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...