NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...

Most people aren't comfortable talking about it, but more people suffer from constipation than you may think. Almost everyone experiences it at some point in life, and about 15 percent of people in ...

Constipation is a problem with passing stool. How often you poop is different for each person. Some people poop several times a day and others poop only a few times a week. Passing fewer than three ...

Constipation may be both a symptom and cause of pelvic organ prolapse. Weakened pelvic floor muscles can increase the risk of both. A pelvic organ prolapse is a condition that happens when one of your ...

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become infrequent, hard, or difficult to pass, typically less than three times a week. Constipation is not a a disease; it is a symptom linked to lifestyle ...