Might as well flush those soft gels down the toilet — because they’re not helping you flush anything else down there. If you’ve turned to stool softeners to help with constipation but haven’t found ...

Think prune juice is just for your grandparents? Think again—this sweet gut-supporting bev keeps everyone moving smoothly. Prune juice contains fiber and sorbitol to help prevent constipation. For ...

Prunes are the best dried fruits to eat to help prevent and recover from constipation. They are packed with fiber, sorbitol and polyphenols, which all help stimulate healthy digestion. Other factors, ...

Prune juice is a sippable way to prevent and treat constipation. It's great as a late-night mocktail to help you go in the morning. If you have IBS, prune juice may not be a great option for you. If ...

Researchers at King’s College London have created new dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, finding that eating these two foods — and washing them down with the right drink — could ...

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 ...

Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from ...

Qin Rao, MD, is a board-certified physician based in New York City. He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Probiotics may help relieve constipation ...

We’ve all heard it: “Just drink more water.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice for constipation, but how much truth is there to it? The short answer: Yes, drinking water can help when ...