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A doctor has shared a simple homemade remedy that he says can relieve constipation, a common issue during the holiday season.

Chronic constipation often persists despite laxative use because the root cause can be dyssynergic defecation, a muscle ...

Christmas is supposedly the most magical time of the year. But let’s be honest, with all that rich food, booze and vegging out, it can also be one of the most uncomfortable. Its ...

Nothing prepares you for the moment you’re told you have cancer. But I’ll go one further. Nothing prepares you for telling other people that you have cancer. I warned my wife, while getting in a cab ...

I usually open this newsletter with a personal story — but this week’s topic is constipation, so I’ll spare you. A lot of us fret about our regularity. But constipation is defined as fewer than three ...

The fruit also has raphides – needle-shaped crystals of calcium oxalate monohydrate – in their structure, which is believed to boost mucus production in the gut, providing lubrication for stool ...

Vincent Ho does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...