A connective tissue disorder with wide-ranging symptoms, hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can lead to serious complications ...

Constipation on a GLP-1? Here are our favorite products to support digestion, hydration, and comfort, plus expert-backed tips for finding relief.

"I don't think it's serious enough to go to the hospital just for constipation." Have you ever thought that and bought an over-the-counter laxative? When you can't pass stool, your stomach feels ...

Talk about a gut-brain connection. Scientists have long known about the link between our stomachs and our brains, warning that our diets and gut health have a large impact on mood and mental health.

People with depression who find that it affects their memory or attention span could benefit from an existing licensed drug currently used to treat chronic constipation. In a paper published in ...

Everybody poops, but some of us have a harder time of it than others. Constipation—infrequent (less than three times a week) or difficult passage of stool—affects an estimated 26 percent of women and ...

We’ve all heard it: “Just drink more water.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice for constipation, but how much truth is there to it? The short answer: Yes, drinking water can help when ...

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 ...

If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving. Certainly a lot of people use laxatives and some older people ...

Some people with bulimia may misuse laxatives to purge after episodes of binge eating as a compensatory behavior. Misusing laxatives can negatively affect digestion and health. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

Tom Bowen is a senior editor who loves adventure games and RPGs. He's been playing video games for several decades now and writing about them professionally since 2020. Although he dabbles in news and ...