New research links constipation with increased heart risks, especially in people with high blood pressure. Experts interpret ...

However, as most cases of serious constipation have multifactorial causes, [18] treatment usually requires one or more laxatives which should be chosen based on the individual patient's needs.

“While we see an association, we haven’t established that constipation causes heart problems,” Ritter said. The findings ...

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

As the holidays approach, most folks are familiar with a common side effect of the overindulgence that can come with all those meals with family and friends: Bloating.

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Elvis Presley died in 1977 and the autopsy results were sealed for 50 years, but the reason behind his tragic death was ...

Care for stroke survivors urgently needs to focus on non-motor skill outcomes like fatigue, anxiety and reduced social ...

This commonly occurs with constipation, defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. Common causes include dehydration and a low-fiber diet. If constipation and hard stools persist for ...

Over the past year, the question has been coming in from everywhere – from my patients and family members, from colleagues ...