Backed up? Eat this $5 snack before bed and you'll poop in the morning, dietitian says
Dietitian reveals the crunchy, salty little snacks that can be a godsend for constipation- and she recommends eating them late at night, when cravings set in. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'I'm a gastroenterologist - try these five foods for quick relief from constipation'
"Fast" constipation remedy could be achieved by eating one out of these five fruits, according to a stomach doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ask Dr Rosemary Leonard: 'I've been constipated for months - what can I do?'
A reader has been struggling to pass a motion for months and hopes Dr Leonard may be able to offer some advice (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 22, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Taiwanese man, 56, needs COCONUT removed from his rectum
The constipated 56-year-old from Taiwan, who wasn't named, waited two days before seeking medical attention. But he did not confess how or why he used the fruit (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Obese teens can crash diet safely if monitored by a dietitian, study finds
Fears over the effect of rapid weight loss on physical and mental wellbeing of young people said to be unjustifiedShort-term, very low-calorie diets for obese teenagers are safe as long as they are closely monitored by an experienced dietitian, according to researchers in Australia.The study, by scientists based at Sydney University, also revealed that many adolescents involved in the investigation thought the diets were an acceptable way to lose weight – despite experiencing side-effects that included fatigue, headache, irritability, constipation and nausea.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 17, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Robin McKie Science editor Tags: Obesity Medical research Young people Diets and dieting Society Life and style UK news Source Type: news

TikTok Influencers Are Now Treating Ozempic Side Effects
Every day dozens of people come to Jennifer Witherspoon—a former dental office manager with zero medical training—for help managing nausea, headaches, and other side effects that can come with taking weight-loss shots. She even crafted a template response to help her quickly get through the messages. “People have offered to pay me, begged me to start a podcast, asked me to call their sisters-in-law, wanted me to call their doctor,” she said. “One lady even invited me to her wedding.” Even Oprah’s production company reached out to feature one of her videos in a prime time specia...
Source: TIME: Health - March 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Madison Muller, Andre Tartar, and Tanaz Meghjani/Bloomberg Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news

Expert’s trick to beat constipation - will get you going to the bathroom in 30 minutes
What you eat can have a major impact on your bowel habits. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What's making me so windy and constipated? DR MARTIN SCURR on the symptoms many find difficult to discuss
The sensation of not being able to completely empty the rectum is called tenesmus. It is a constant sense you failed to get everything out and need to try again. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A $20 Billion Deal Would Relieve LBO Constipation
(Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Combining three healthy behaviours can lower IBS risk, study finds
People who tick at least three out of five boxes including not smoking and good sleep are found to have 42% lower riskCombining three healthy behaviours can reduce the risk of irritable bowel syndrome by 42%, a study suggests.IBS affects the digestive system and its symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. People can suffer for days, weeks or months at a time, and symptoms can come and go. IBS is thought to affect up to one in 10 people worldwide.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 20, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Irritable bowel syndrome Medical research Digestive disorders Health Society Science UK news World news Source Type: news

Spoonful of kitchen staple on an empty stomach every day 'could save your life'
Research says the natural laxative can make you healthier. It's famous for helping with constipation, a common tummy trouble that makes lots of people go to the doctor. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

'I'm a stomach doctor and I never make this toilet seat mistake'
A Western toilet seat may be the primary reason for your constipation, a doctor warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Is Constipation Tied To Heart Disease Risk? Here's What Experts Say.
Research links the two issues, but there's something you should know before you panic. (Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post)
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 6, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The surprising reason you get constipated when you travel... and how to stop it
Vacation constipation affects roughly 40 percent of Americans, often as a result of dehydration, sitting still for a long time during travel, stress, eating unfamiliar or junk foods, or a combination of them all. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 28, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nonprescription laxatives for constipation: Use with caution
(Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed)
Source: MayoClinic.com Full Feed - January 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news