Straining on the toilet during pregnancy? Constipation in pregnancy is very common. Painful defecation is influenced by hormonal changes, mechanical pressure, altered gastrointestinal motility, and ...

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.

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If you're taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, you may have questions about managing side effects and whether to take nutritional supplements to support your health. As a pharmacist, I' ...

Kiwi, chia seeds, and legumes are nutrient-dense foods that are high in fiber, which can support gut health and overall wellness.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a devastating disease that was always fatal in the past until medical breakthroughs ...

Even though POP can cause symptoms, like feeling a fullness in the vagina, pelvic pain or pressure, or bowel or urinary changes, POP isn’t always bothersome, Dr. Horner says. Just 3% to 6% of women ...

A Parkinson Canada campaign running this month highlights research gaps for women with the disease, gender-specific support groups and stories from women navigating the nervous system disorder.

It started as a twitch in her ankle. In 2018, when she was 43, Allie Signorelli noticed an intermittent sensation that didn’t go away. At her next annual check-up, Signorelli asked her primary care ...

Most people dismiss stomach troubles as minor problems. A little bloating after a meal, occasional acidity, or a day of constipation rarely feels alarming. The common response is to ignore it, drink a ...

Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...