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American's reliance on laxatives has spurned a nationwide shortage. But there are several other ways to produce free-flowing bowel movements in the meantime. One of the trendiest constipation ...

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A little help from fiber can get things moving smoothly.

Gastroenterologists share what your stool’s buoyancy can reveal about your digestion, diet, and overall health.

The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

Pregnancy is typically accompanied with a host of uncomfortable symptoms, from tender and swollen breasts to drastic changes in your nose. But one change that's particularly uncomfortable is ...

Kiwi’s fiber and water content can help make stool easier to pass. Kiwi contains a digestive enzyme that may help keep food ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...