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 ...

Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Key Takeaways Dates help relieve constipation because they have both soluble and insoluble fiber.Sorbitol in dates draws water into the colon, which helps ...

When you're on day three of not going No. 2, most people will do just about anything to get things moving again. We've all been told that eating more fiber can help, but new research has some helpful ...

There’s no elegant way to say this, but everyone poops. How often you do it varies from person to person, but if you’re having a bowel movement fewer than three times a week, you might be constipated.

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 ...

It’s hard to think of anything else when you’re constipated. And while you may have tried ramping up your fiber intake and drinking more water to help get things moving again, you may be wondering if ...

Prunes are delicious, but have a reputation for making you go number two. Do prunes actually help with constipation and can ...

When you're on day three of not going No. 2, most people will do just about anything to get things moving again. We've all been told that eating more fiber can help, but new research has some helpful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Diet is a crucial part of staying regular and your fiber intake is a key factor. Dietitians recommend fiber-filled snacks to help ...

New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days. Much of the media coverage of the British Dietetic Association’s guidelines ...