“If you said to me, ‘Oh, someone’s constipated, they’re going to have a heart attack’ ... I would probably tell you that I don’t think there’s enough evidence for that,” said Dr. Andrew Freeman. “If ...

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Constipation is defined as fewer than three stools a week, hard or lumpy stools, excessive straining when passing stools, and/or a sense of incomplete evacuation. It can occur in people of any age, ...

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

Kiwis offer natural digestive support that may reduce constipation and bloating. Learn how daily intake affects regularity, gut comfort, and overall digestion.

You can breathe easy with this pooping pointer. “If you’re struggling with constipation and straining, then this is one pooping hack that actually works,” Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan ...

You've heard of cold sweats, night sweats, and maybe even nervous sweats — but how much do you know about poop sweats? Some people experience sweating, dizziness, or both during a bowel movement, says ...

Seven hundred and sixty hospital personnel (e.g. physician, nurse, laboratory worker) comprised the study group. All subjects were Turkish and had been residing in Istanbul, Turkey, for at least the ...