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 at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ...

Increased dietary intake of vitamin B1 is associated with a lower prevalence of constipation, particularly among men and individuals without hypertension or diabetes. Researchers conducted a ...

New research reveals that a higher intake of creatine from meat sources may ease constipation, especially in men and younger adults. This offers a potential dietary fix for a widespread digestive ...

Antibiotics can cause many side effects. In some cases, this may include constipation. The risk of constipation depends on the specific antibiotic a person takes and other individual risk factors.

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