The authors make the point that bowel functions in general are associated with a lot of health outcomes. Direct association would be somebody with severe constipation, or the long term can be and ...

Hemorrhoids are a complication of IBS. The condition is often caused by chronic constipation or diarrhea, as well as other side effects of IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of intestinal ...

Chronic stress is already tough on your gut—but new research suggests late-night eating could make things even worse.

You may be able to tell a lot about your health from how often you poop. “In the scientific literature, we see strong associations between bowel movement frequency abnormalities (constipation, in ...

For those experiencing paradoxical diarrhea, the body sends confusing signals that can leave both patients and healthcare providers perplexed. This unusual digestive condition creates a seemingly ...

Abnormal bowel habits like chronic constipation and diarrhea may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a large U.S. cross-sectional study published on April 21 in BMC ...

Whether you rush to the toilet on the reg or struggle to drop a deuce, you’ve probably heard the same advice: Eat more fiber. But how does the same recommendation hold true for two opposite GI ...

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Probiotics can help restore balance in the gut and may relieve ...