Constipation

Constipation is a condition in which stool becomes hard, dry, and difficult to pass, and bowel movements don’t happen very often. Other symptoms may include painful bowel movements, and feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish.

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New global guidelines aim to make clozapine safer and more accessible

New global guidelines aim to make clozapine safer and more accessible

Study finds significant uptick in chronic digestive disorders during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds significant uptick in chronic digestive disorders during COVID-19 pandemic

Targeting a key enzyme could reverse early Parkinson's effects

Targeting a key enzyme could reverse early Parkinson's effects

Once-monthly obesity injection shows double-digit weight loss in major clinical trial

Once-monthly obesity injection shows double-digit weight loss in major clinical trial

Cagrilintide and semaglutide together drive record weight loss in global trial

Cagrilintide and semaglutide together drive record weight loss in global trial

Diabetes medication shows promise in cutting migraine days by more than half

Diabetes medication shows promise in cutting migraine days by more than half

Gut microbiome resists major changes from a nut-rich diet

Gut microbiome resists major changes from a nut-rich diet

Chromium-rich fiber supplement keeps you fuller and reduces insulin spikes

Chromium-rich fiber supplement keeps you fuller and reduces insulin spikes

Weekly risperidone capsule delivers consistent drug levels for schizophrenia patients

Weekly risperidone capsule delivers consistent drug levels for schizophrenia patients

ADHD linked to higher risk of irritable bowel syndrome, global study reveals

ADHD linked to higher risk of irritable bowel syndrome, global study reveals

Ghrelin receptor identified as key to easing constipation in Parkinson’s patients

Ghrelin receptor identified as key to easing constipation in Parkinson’s patients

UArizona researchers uncover new way to ease postoperative pain in women

UArizona researchers uncover new way to ease postoperative pain in women

Combination of two drugs shows promise in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Combination of two drugs shows promise in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Experimental drug could offer pain relief without the side effects of opioids

Experimental drug could offer pain relief without the side effects of opioids

Study finds fewer H. pylori infections among Parkinson’s patients

Study finds fewer H. pylori infections among Parkinson’s patients

Can diet ease IBS? A low-FODMAP plan cut symptoms but raised nutrient concerns

Can diet ease IBS? A low-FODMAP plan cut symptoms but raised nutrient concerns

Tirzepatide outperforms semaglutide for weight loss in people without diabetes

Tirzepatide outperforms semaglutide for weight loss in people without diabetes

High intake of ultra processed foods linked to early signs of Parkinson's

High intake of ultra processed foods linked to early signs of Parkinson's

Ten-year data confirm exercise is a powerful tool against depression

Ten-year data confirm exercise is a powerful tool against depression

Varicose veins increase your risk of dementia, study finds

Varicose veins increase your risk of dementia, study finds

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