Constipation isn’t a topic people like to talk about. But infrequent or dry, difficult bowel movements are a surprisingly common problem. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience this health issue.

Certain foods can help relieve constipation, a common condition marked by infrequent bowel movements (and sometimes pellet-shaped stools), while other foods can worsen it. Although constipation may ...

Fried foods and highly processed snacks or junk foods like pizza or chips can also cause a higher risk of constipation. These foods are generally rich in fat but poor in fiber, which delays digestion.

Dr Karan Raj, an NHS surgeon with a huge online following, has shared four foods and drinks he thinks everyone should add to ...

Protein is essential to a healthy diet, but some sources, such as red meat, can sometimes be difficult to digest. That’s ...

Want to hear a fun festive fact? “Christmas constipation” is pretty common, because, the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation says, the high-fat and high-sugar foods of the season “are a ...

Constipation can feel like many different symptoms, including fullness in the stomach or pelvic region, cramping in the bowels, or feelings of heaviness or discomfort. Diet and lifestyle measures ...