"The advantage of this method is that no foreign material enters the body," Konsgen-Mustea said in a university news release.

Some patients have habitual constipation especially due to hectic pace of urban lifestyle when they have to reach office in time or catch a particular train or bus and they suppress their bowel urge.

Women may struggle to get diagnoses for health problems, including sleep apnea and heart conditions, early enough if their ...

Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD, a gastrointestinologist based in Maryland, points out that an IBS diagnosis is typically given when a ...

Prunes are known for their constipation-relieving effects and ability to support bone health. This article lists nutrition ...

The relationship between the stress response, stressors, and constipation has many layers. This article explains the physical ...

Joy Spence, a 21-year-old social work student from Flatrock, N.L., is among several women who told CBC News their pain and ...

He said he opposes allowing transgender women to participate in women’s sports or use women’s locker rooms. “Anyone who has a wife or daughter in particular, which I have a granddaughter ...

Newsweek asked three experts to offer their insights on the mineral which is often hailed as a promising supplement for women's health.

Constipation and other gastrointestinal (GI) issues are common among autistic people. However, medical treatments and a high fiber diet can help people manage constipation. Autism spectrum ...

Constipation in Crohn’s disease may be caused by lifestyle and dietary factors, as well as medical conditions like strictures. Treatment may include eating more fiber, taking laxatives, and ...

Pain or discomfort in the hip joint—where the thigh bone meets the pelvis—can range in intensity from mild to severe and is common in women, especially women who are middle-aged or older.