
11,000 Bottles Recalled of a Laxative Sold at Walmart and Other Retailers
The last thing you need when in gastrointestinal discomfort is a potentially tainted medication. Here's what to know about this alert for an over-the-counter laxative.

9 Weird Pooping Habits, Explained By Science
We asked doctors for the inside scoop about poop so we could answer all your most important bowel movement questions.

Can Too Much Fiber Cause Constipation? A Cleveland Clinic Expert Responds
The more fiber, the better...right? A Cleveland Clinic expert explains that most of us are fiber-deficient, but sometimes, too much...

7 Natural Remedies That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist
Cleveland Clinic digestive health experts come to the rescue with "maneuvers and techniques," as they say, to get things moving...

5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist
While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide relief right...

This Old-School Constipation Fix Is Still #1, As Confirmed by Fascinating New Science
A recent nutrition study revealed the intriguing reason prunes for constipation are still a worthy recommendation.

The Best Foods That Help With Constipation
If you're not pooping and it's getting uncomfortable, your diet could be to blame. One doctor says he's seen...

Constipated? Gasto Doctors List 5 Sneaky Reasons for Constipation
If you're finding it difficult or painful to go #2—or you're noticing a lack of bowel movements altogether—these common constipation causes...

A Gastroenterologist’s Surprising Best Way to Relieve Constipation
Can't seem to go? A doctor shares a very specific way he treats patients' constipation, with a few lifestyle insights...

Why Staying at Home Causes Constipation—and How to Get Relief
Our health experts weigh in on "quarantine constipation," why it occurs, and the exercise and types of food that can...

11 Surprising Home Remedies for Constipation Relief
The cure for constipation may be as close as your kitchen! Try these trusted natural cures for quick relief.

Yes, There’s Actually a Reason You Can’t Poop on Vacation—Here’s Why
Traveler's constipation ruining your vacation? A gastroenterologist explains why it happens—and how to get things moving again.

Tricks to Relieve Children’s Constipation Every Parent Needs to Know
Being backed up can make your kiddo miserable. Here’s how to help them feel better fast.

9 Foods That Can Make Constipation Worse
As many as 42 million Americans make less than three visits to a toilet each week, according to the National...


6 Smart Tricks to Avoid Travel Constipation
Changes in mealtime, unfamiliar toilets: Here's how to plan for a more comfortable getaway and avoid travel constipation.

What Causes Constipation? 13 Factors You Shouldn’t Ignore
Suddenly backed up? There are a myriad of sneaky lifestyle factors, medications, and illnesses that can cause constipation.

Constipated? 7 Ways to Poop Better Tomorrow
If you're among the nearly 19 percent of Americans who tends to get constipated, these simple constipation remedies can...