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 ...

There are days when you leave the bathroom with a smile, feeling lighter and relieved after having a smooth and easy poop. But then there are others when nothing seems to happen, your legs go numb, ...

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 ...

Constipation is often ignored as a minor discomfort. However, when it becomes chronic, lasting more than three months, it can ...

Constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements in a week. But it is not only the number of stools, it is also what happens during and after passing stools, such as hard or dry ...

A study from the British Dietetic Association suggests some foods can help with chronic constipation. Kiwi, rye bread and prunes offer food-based alternatives with proven constipation benefits. Not ...

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 ...