The Latest Breaking News from Constipation

Researchers have found that a few specific foods can help relieve constipation quickly and more effectively than packing meals with fibre-rich plant-based foods

You might’ve heard too many eggs make you constipated. Influencers on Instagram claim it too. The United Kingdom has slang for it – being “egg bound”.

Constipation is one of the most common health issues in the world. It's easily fixed - but can have long-term problems if you don't

Glucomannan is a dietary fiber derived from the root of the elephant yam, also known as the konjac plant, which is native to Asia. Traditionally, it has been used in Chinese medicine to treat intestinal disorders, prevent tumors, and soothe burns. It also has applications as a remedy for coughs,…

If you Google the terms “constipation” and “heart attack” it’s not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it’s believed he was straining very hard to poo, which then led to a fatal heart attack.

Psyllium is a soluble, bulk-forming laxative most commonly used to relieve constipation. It is a husk made from Plantago ovata, a plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa. Available in various forms like powder, granules, capsules, liquid, and wafers, psyllium offers a range of…

People who have constipation face more than twice the risk of a major cardiac event when compared to those without the condition, the study revealed.

Experts weigh in on why we get stopped up when we’re far from home, and what we can do to prevent it

No, you’re not imagining it. People really are more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this.