Maybe you've struggled through a bout of constipation recently and now you've just experienced some relief, only to find that your "output" is far more voluminous than you could have expected. The ...

Eating more fiber and drinking more fluids can help treat or prevent hard stools. Hard stools occur when your colon absorbs too much water from your stool. Dehydration and a low-fiber diet are common ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re struggling with constipation, it’s fair to wonder how to make yourself poop fast. After all, ...

Whether you rush to the toilet on the reg or struggle to drop a deuce, you’ve probably heard the same advice: Eat more fiber. But how does the same recommendation hold true for two opposite GI ...

Chances are you've experienced constipation at some point in your life. It's one of the most common gastrointestinal ...

While oats claim our top spot for alleviating constipation, they aren’t the only whole grain that can help you poop. “Studies ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...