One cause of constipation can be found in the type of foods you eat. Learn more about red meat constipation and other foods to avoid when constipated.

Your pooping habits aren’t just indicative of your digestive health. They offer a clue into your cardiovascular health, too. “Regular bowel habits are generally considered a marker of overall good ...

Fasting makes body 'eat' damaged cells, cuts inflammation, triggers 'autophagy' Ramadan, the month of fasting, giving and prayer, has begun. This year, Ramadan falls at the same time as Lent, when ...

A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation It is as unfortunate an ailment as it is ubiquitous: at some point in our life, ...

One of the most popular weight-loss trends of the past decade might not deliver better results than traditional dieting, a major new review found. A Cochrane analysis of 22 randomized clinical trials ...

Intermittent fasting appears to be no more effective for weight loss than doing nothing at all, according to a review of studies involving people who were overweight or had obesity. The diet has ...

Intermittent fasting uses set times for eating and fasting, while keto cuts carbs so your body burns fat for energy (ketosis). Either can help with weight loss and, over time, improve how your body ...

The diet has been linked to weight loss, longer life span and even a lower risk of cancer — in mice. What about humans? By Sally Adee In 2013, a British journalist and a doctor introduced an obscure ...

Stool softeners are a type of laxative that make poop easier to pass by adding water and fat to it. Laxatives come in different forms, like pills, liquids, and suppositories, and work in various ways.

Few things get intermittent fasting fans fired up more than debating the “best” schedule. Some people swear it’s better to start your eating window early in the day, while others recommend waiting ...

Both calorie deficit and intermittent fasting can promote weight loss, but they work differently. Calorie deficit focuses on reducing overall intake, while intermittent fasting restricts eating to ...

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 ...