Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pelvic floor specialist said we shouldn't strain while pooping.Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Americans are struggling with ...

Constipation is common, but the right dietary choices can make a difference in how you feel. ALDI's Southern Grove Prunes ...

Besides prune juice, experts recommend aloe, apple, kiwi, and pear juice to help you poop. These juices have laxative properties that can help stimulate easier bowel movements. Staying hydrated, ...

Foods naturally rich in probiotics, such as kombucha and kefir, host helpful bacteria that help improve gut health and the ...

A new study published in the journal Gut found a link between vitamin B1 and good gut motility, a.k.a. the movement of food ...

Do you often struggle with bloating, constipation, and the discomfort they bring? According to a gastroenterologist, psyllium ...

Might as well flush those soft gels down the toilet — because they’re not helping you flush anything else down there. If you’ve turned to stool softeners to help with constipation but haven’t found ...

Nikkie Malhotra suggests fixing the time for bowel movement, drinking enough water and doing light exercises, to solve the ...

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Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

Constipation usually doesn’t happen as a direct result of steroid use. But some of the long-term effects of steroid use on your body, such as lowered blood potassium levels, can cause constipation.

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