If you suspect that a calcium supplement is causing you constipation, you may be right. The research on calcium and constipation is mixed, but there are things you can do. Share on Pinterest Kseniya ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research suggests that, in some people, the culprit may not be sluggish muscles or faulty ...

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...

A new practice guideline aims to help clinicians navigate an increasingly crowded field of over-the-counter and prescription treatment options for chronic idiopathic constipation in otherwise-healthy ...

A Mendelian randomization found that a potential link between constipation and colorectal cancer, with support for constipation as a cause of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) may be caused ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...