I recently presented a clinical scenario about a patient of mine named Brenda, in Constipation and Cramping: A Slam-Dunk Diagnosis? This 35-year-old woman came to me with symptoms that had been going ...

Periodically, we see reports that scientists are closer to developing a pill that would mimic the benefits of exercise. The truth is that no medication or supplement even comes close to exercise for ...

Constipation is becoming more common, especially in cities. Earlier, we mostly saw it in older people, but now many young adults are coming with this problem. Long sitting hours, less physical ...

Constipation, affecting millions, can be eased with yoga, a practice long recognized for its gut health benefits. Research ...

DEAR READER: Anyone suffering from constipation should start by boosting fiber and fluid intake. That may do the trick, and you may not need a laxative. If you are age 50 years or younger, the target ...