DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same ...

Recent research has uncovered how bowel movement frequency can serve as a vital indicator of digestive and overall health. While it is often an overlooked topic in health discussions, the frequency of ...

You wake up, have a cup of coffee, and head to the toilet for a smooth bowel movement. Then, you get on with your day. Sounds ...

There’s a hidden gender gap when it comes to digestive problems, with women taking the lead in this unpleasant contest. While men are hardly immune to gastrointestinal woes, certain digestive problems ...

Burning diarrhea may be caused by spicy foods, digestive issues, or health conditions. Treatment includes anti-diarrheal ...

PRACTITIONERS. WELL, IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR, IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, OR IBS CAN BE REALLY UNCOMFORTABLE. IBS AFFECTS THE STOMACH AND THE INTESTINES AND CAN CAUSE CRAMPING, ABDOMINAL BLOATING, ...

Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract. There is no cure for IBS but many proven treatments.

SEATTLE – Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health. An ISB-led research team examined ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column that touched on taking laxatives daily, you mentioned a sugar called lactulose that you recommend for constipation. I’m wondering if other sugars have the same ...

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