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.

WHEN you’re struggling to go for a number two life can get seriously uncomfortable.  Research by PrecisionBiotics has found that only two in five adults enjoy regular and pain-free bowel ...

Downing a glass of wine or beer with your kimchi might satisfy your taste buds, but as of yet, the scientific evidence for ...

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

Chia seeds, a popular superfood for weight loss and various health benefits, pose potential risks if consumed dry or in ...

New ML model shows importance of microbial load, as opposed to the more often used microbial composition, as a metric in ...

Yorkshire has been identified as having the poorest gut-health habits in the UK, with residents consuming the least amount of ...

A new study has revealed the areas of the UK where residents have the best and worst gut health habits, including diet, ...

Xue explained that adequate fibre and water intake work together to soften stool, making it easier to pass. Worsening ...

Worsening constipation or a need to sit on the toilet for a long time may also be a sign of cancer. “If a growth inside the ...

Sitting on the toilet for an extended period can have several negative health effects, both physical and psychological ...

Researchers using machine learning discovered that variations in microbial load in the gut, influenced by age, sex, diet, and ...