While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide relief right away. The post 5 Drinks That Make You Poop Immediately, From a ...

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

One of the most popular gut health hacks on social media is the "internal shower drink" — a combination of chia seeds, water and lemon that many people swear by to help you poop ...

If you're guilty of this behavior, you're not doing your gut any favors.

BACKED up? Scientists have discovered a new type of ‘bacterial constipation’ that laxatives, fibre supplements and diet changes just can’t seem to shift. Two common gut bugs – which are harmless on ...

There's a nation-wide laxative shortage, the Wall Street Journal has reported. One reason for high laxative demand is hybrid work and travel, which can lead to constipation. While laxatives can be ...

A little help from fiber can get things moving smoothly.

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 ...

Poop that gets stuck halfway out is typically a sign of constipation but may indicate a more serious problem. Some people find that adjusting their position or drinking water will get the stool moving ...