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Constipation is a very common problem that affects millions of people worldwide, but it is not something that has to be lived ...

Groundbreaking clinical guidelines reveal that traditional remedies like prunes and high-fiber diets lack empirical evidence, ...

Groundbreaking new guidelines from King’s College London challenge long-held beliefs about fiber, prunes, and other so-called constipation cures, revealing what actually works—and what doesn’t.

Experts weigh in on the viral claim that eating a whole orange, slathered in cinnamon and cayenne pepper, can induce a bowel movement in minutes A viral video claims to cure constipation with oranges.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

Gastroenterologist Joe Soliman, MD, answers questions about when to treat chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) and what your options are. Most everyone gets constipated from time to time. When does ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

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 ...