New research reveals that eating Mediterranean or plant-based diets can significantly lower the risk of developing chronic ...

A massive long-term study shows that Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging ...

Mediterranean and plant-forward diets appear to lower the odds of chronic constipation in aging adults, independent of fiber intake. Western and inflammatory diets show the opposite pattern, raising ...

New guidelines have been published for managing chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of adults in the United States. The guida n ce, authored by experts with ...

A new study shows that Western and inflammatory diets increase constipation risk, while Mediterranean and plant-based diets ...

The trial showed a slower decline in kidney function in adults taking lubiprostone. Indian doctors emphasise the gut-kidney ...

New British Dietetic Association guidelines recommend 2-3 kiwifruits daily for adults with chronic idiopathic constipation, ...

Amitiza (lubiprostone) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for certain types of constipation in adults. Amitiza comes as an oral capsule that’s typically taken twice per day. The dosage can vary ...

Constipation is difficulty emptying your bowels. Fecal impaction is the buildup of hardened stool in your bowel that you can’t pass. Fecal impaction is a potential complication of chronic constipation ...

Linzess may interact with anticholinergic drugs, such as oxybutynin (Ditropan XL), and antidiarrheal drugs, such as loperamide (Imodium). Taking these drugs with Linzess can make Linzess less ...