The researchers say that the microbes, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, break down the protective ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Scientists in Japan have uncovered a bacterial duo in the gut that might explain why millions of people struggle with chronic constipation, especially when traditional treatments fail. Their work ...

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation ...

Stuck in pur-gut-tory? Several factors can contribute to constipation, from certain supplements and vitamins to dehydration ...

A study from the British Dietetic Association suggests some foods can help with chronic constipation. Kiwi, rye bread and prunes offer food-based alternatives with proven constipation benefits. Not ...

The research adds to a growing body of work examining how long-term eating patterns influence overall digestive function.

Researchers found that Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron degrade protective colonic mucin, drying ...

Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation. That's according to the first ever evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults with chronic ...

A new condition of "bacterial constipation" has been discovered, which might lead to better treatments if going to the loo ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation ...

Chronic constipation, if neglected, can cause serious complications like piles, fissures, and impaction.