Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Eating kiwis can improve constipation.They can also help alleviate ...

Hydrate. “Staying well-hydrated keeps stool soft and easier to pass, which is especially important after several days of ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation can help relieve and prevent constipation. But not all of them are good for long-term use and overuse of certain laxatives may lead to dependency and ...

What Does Stringy Poop Mean? The shape and texture of your poop can give you important clues about what’s happening inside your digestive system. Normal, healthy poop is usually medium to light brown, ...

This article was originally published on HEALTH. It’s normal to get a stomachache now and then, like after a super-spicy meal or before a big job interview. But gut woes that stick around for more ...

Having some trouble getting your bowels to move? You're not alone. Constipation—which is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, hard and dry stools, and stools that are painful ...

However, if bloating is severe, persistent, or accompanied by alarming “red flag” symptoms like blood in the stool, fever, ...

Not all bloating is obvious, so how can you tell what's air and what's not? Plus, what may have caused your bloating and what ...