The health service constitutes constipation as being bowel movements that are fewer than three each week, which can lead to symptoms like painful cramps in the tummy area, straining to poo, or not ...

Two mucus-degrading gut bacteria may be quietly drying out the colon, triggering chronic constipation that doesn’t respond to usual treatments.

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research ...

The researchers say that the microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, break down the protective ...

In A Nutshell Researchers in Japan identified two common gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides ...

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation.

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation ...

As GLP-1 use rise, constipation remains a leading cause of discontinuation. Experts offer practical strategies for prevention and management.

For some people, a cup of coffee can stimulate the gut and trigger a bowel movement naturally. Image courtesy: Adobe Stock For many people, mornings follow a familiar rhythm: wake up, sip coffee, and ...

Constipation is a common digestive issue that most people deal with. A few uncomfortable days, some bloating, and things usually settle. But when constipation becomes a long-term problem, lasting ...

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