Feeling blocked up? Well, that could be more than just a gut issue. Constipation, often dismissed as a minor health concern, may pose serious risks to heart health, according to emerging research.

Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

Constipation affects millions of Americans, but dietitians say a few small changes — more fiber, hydration, and the right ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

A new clinical practice update outlines a stepwise approach to diagnosing and managing refractory constipation before ...

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) has issued updated guidelines, published in Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, about how to evaluate and manage chronic constipation. The journal ...

A survey, published in Advances in Therapy, collected data on the needs of chronic idiopathic constipation patients, in an attempt to gauge what patients and providers thought about the disease.

During festive periods, emotional pressure from travel, finances, hosting, or family dynamics can quietly worsen bloating, ...

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Centre, bowel cancer, known as colon or colorectal cancer, may not show any symptoms in the early stages, but as the disease progress more symptoms may appear ...

Constipation is a common issue among teenagers, often resulting from a combination of dietary, lifestyle, and psychological factors. Eating plenty of fiber, staying hydrated, and managing stress may ...