Chronic constipation affects about 14% of adults around the world. It more commonly affects older adults, women and non-White ...

You might've heard too many eggs make you constipated. Influencers on Instagram claim it too. The United Kingdom has slang for it—being "egg bound." Eggs were once blamed for raising blood cholesterol ...

One cause of constipation can be found in the type of foods you eat. Learn more about red meat constipation and other foods to avoid when constipated.

(Reuters Health) – Child-rearing practices and attitudes could be contributing factors when kids have chronic constipation issues, according to a new study from the Netherlands. "Stool-withholding and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Magnesium citrate is the strongest magnesium salt laxative, meaning it makes bowel movements easier.  Taking magnesium citrate can relieve constipation in 30 ...