Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kefir is a fermented dairy product that has numerous benefits for gut health. It provides beneficial probiotics that help improve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A common misconception is that you have to poop every day to have a healthy digestive system. But the truth is everyone’s bowel ...

Carbs like oats, beans and sweet potatoes are full of fiber to help you poop more easily. Fiber-rich carbs add bulk and softness to stool, which helps it move through your body better. Drinking water, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male, age 66, and often have hard stools and/or constipation. I have been a runner for over 40 years. I realize I don’t drink enough fluids in the day. I have been taking one ...

Dear Doctors: I’m a 77-year-old man and was having trouble with hard stools. My doctor suggested a stool softener. It worked for about a week, but then I developed diarrhea. Over-the-counter diarrhea ...

Patients often arrive in pain, miserable, and desperate for relief from constipation. Defined as fewer than three bowel movements per week lasting more than 4 weeks, chronic constipation affects about ...

Try one of these expert-approved tricks. Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Constipation can be a literal pain, but there are home remedies you can try to get things moving again. Drinking ...