Many people want to avoid taking medications. Experts weigh in on what else works. Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times Supported by By Trisha Pasricha Dr. Trisha Pasricha is a ...

People living with chronic constipation are often told to “eat more fiber.” But beyond that familiar advice, dietary guidance has long been vague and inconsistent. Now, for the first time, researchers ...

Constipation is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor. Massage may be one way to help relieve long-term (chronic) constipation. Constipation happens when you have difficult, ...

When it comes to the best foods for easing chronic constipation, are kiwis on your grocery list? New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association, published Monday, say that kiwis — along ...

Eating several kiwi fruit a day can help relieve constipation and is a better starting point than worrying about a high-fibre diet, according to new guidance for doctors on the condition. The advice ...

Our bowels don’t love vacation as much as we do. But there are ways to keep a blockage from slowing down your trip. Credit...Aileen Son for The New York Times Supported by By Caroline Hopkins Q: My ...