Long-term or excessive use of over-the-counter laxatives without medical supervision may mask an underlying problem and can sometimes worsen bowel function over time.

Your colon may be suffering from a condition called STC, which occurs because of constant constipation. Find out why it happens and how you can spot it early.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...

Duke University’s Center for Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Infectious Disease has developed a ‘Smart Toilet’ that utilizes artificial intelligence to track bowel health and report data, which aids ...

An overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism does not typically lead to constipation. This condition may have the opposite effect and cause loose stool and diarrhea. Share on Pinterest Andriy ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My husband, age 77, has had constipation problems his whole life. He used your bran, prune juice and applesauce mix each morning for years with success. He was tired of it until he ...