Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults ...

Constipation that occurs after diarrhea may result from medication use or dietary changes. Some health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can also involve both diarrhea and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maybe you thought potty issues were only going to be a problem for your little one, but going “number two” can be difficult for ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

If you have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C), kiwifruit may ease constipation and abdominal discomfort. Kiwifruit’s soluble and insoluble fiber, low fermentable oligosaccharides, ...

Alcohol can affect how the body breaks down nutrients, irritate the gut, and speed up the digestive system. All of these effects can impact bowel movements and cause either diarrhea or constipation.

Gastroenterologists share what your stool’s buoyancy can reveal about your digestion, diet, and overall health.