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11,000 Bottles Recalled of a Laxative Sold at Walmart and Other Retailers
The last thing you need when in gastrointestinal discomfort is a potentially tainted medication. Here's what to know about this alert for an over-the-counter laxative.
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9 Weird Pooping Habits, Explained By Science
We asked doctors for the inside scoop about poop so we could answer all your most important bowel movement questions.
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Can Too Much Fiber Cause Constipation? A Cleveland Clinic Expert Responds
The more fiber, the better...right? A Cleveland Clinic expert explains that most of us are fiber-deficient, but sometimes, too much...
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7 Natural Remedies That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist
Cleveland Clinic digestive health experts come to the rescue with "maneuvers and techniques," as they say, to get things moving...
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5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a Gastroenterologist
While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide relief right...
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This Old-School Constipation Fix Is Still #1, As Confirmed by Fascinating New Science
A recent nutrition study revealed the intriguing reason prunes for constipation are still a worthy recommendation.
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The Best Foods That Help With Constipation
If you're not pooping and it's getting uncomfortable, your diet could be to blame. One doctor says he's seen...
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Constipated? Gasto Doctors List 5 Sneaky Reasons for Constipation
If you're finding it difficult or painful to go #2—or you're noticing a lack of bowel movements altogether—these common constipation causes...
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A Gastroenterologist’s Surprising Best Way to Relieve Constipation
Can't seem to go? A doctor shares a very specific way he treats patients' constipation, with a few lifestyle insights...
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Why Staying at Home Causes Constipation—and How to Get Relief
Our health experts weigh in on "quarantine constipation," why it occurs, and the exercise and types of food that can...
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11 Surprising Home Remedies for Constipation Relief
The cure for constipation may be as close as your kitchen! Try these trusted natural cures for quick relief.
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Yes, There’s Actually a Reason You Can’t Poop on Vacation—Here’s Why
Traveler's constipation ruining your vacation? A gastroenterologist explains why it happens—and how to get things moving again.
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Tricks to Relieve Children’s Constipation Every Parent Needs to Know
Being backed up can make your kiddo miserable. Here’s how to help them feel better fast.
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9 Foods That Can Make Constipation Worse
As many as 42 million Americans make less than three visits to a toilet each week, according to the National...
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6 Smart Tricks to Avoid Travel Constipation
Changes in mealtime, unfamiliar toilets: Here's how to plan for a more comfortable getaway and avoid travel constipation.
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What Causes Constipation? 13 Factors You Shouldn’t Ignore
Suddenly backed up? There are a myriad of sneaky lifestyle factors, medications, and illnesses that can cause constipation.
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Constipated? 7 Ways to Poop Better Tomorrow
If you're among the nearly 19 percent of Americans who tends to get constipated, these simple constipation remedies can...