The incidence of chronic constipation increases as we age. A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers compares five common diets to determine the effectiveness of preventing chronic ...

British government guidelines say that we should aim to eat at least 30g of fibre a day, as part of a healthy balanced diet, ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug that’s taken to treat constipation. The drug comes as a powder that you usually take once per day. MiraLAX is used in people ages 17 ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements and other medications, including ...

A rectal suppository is a small, solid piece of medication that melts at body temperature. It contains a laxative that stimulates the bowels or softens the stool, treating constipation. Different ...

First treatment approved for opioid-induced constipation The FDA has expanded the indication for oral lubiprostone (Amitiza) to include opioid-induced constipation in chronic pain patients. The FDA ...

Constipation is often underestimated, but it can trigger serious health risks, including fainting during or after bowel ...

WALTHAM, Mass., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative, first-in-class ...