Olive oil may help to relieve constipation by lubricating the intestines and softening stool. Learn how to use it and whether it causes side effects.

One of the most common health problems in children is constipation. However, before you give them any medications, try these home remedies to relieve constipation in kids naturally. If you are ...

A meta-analysis shows that polyethylene glycol is more effective than placebo in treating constipation in children and may be ...

Castor oil is a stimulant laxative that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation. While it's generally safe and effective for occasional use, some people may require gentler remedies or ...

Oftentimes constipation is more than just a minor inconvenience—it can be downright painful and trigger uncomfortable bloating and cramping. Sure, there are a bounty of constipation prevention options ...

New dietary guidelines find that consuming foods such as kiwifruit, rye bread, prunes and high-mineral content water can reduce symptoms of chronic constipation.

The guidelines, the authors say, are the first evidence-based recommendations for treating constipation with diet, not ...

Prunes have long been a go-to remedy for constipation—and now, new research offers even more support for relying on them, along with other dried fruit, to relieve symptoms. People with chronic ...

Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from ...