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Constipation May Be a Marker for Dementia Risk

Chronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.

Researchers found that among more than 110,000 middle-aged and older U.S. adults, those who were chronically constipated -- fewer than three bowel movements a week -- also showed signs of an "older" brain.

Compared with their counterparts ...

Toddler Constipation: How to Help Your Child Get Relief

Constipation is no fun for toddlers, but you can help your child move through a bout of it.

What is toddler constipation?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, your toddler may sometimes have hard, dry stools that are painful to pass. Up to 20% of toddlers experience constipation...

Stress, Stomach Pain: Diarrhea, Constipation, Ulcers & More

You may be struggling with stomach pain and digestive distress without understanding why, thinking it might be something you ate.

Can stress cause stomach pain?

Stress, especially chronic stress, can indeed increase your risk for gastrointestinal (GI) problems.

“Stress and anxiety are common causes of stomach pain and other GI symptoms,”

  • Shirley Eichenberger-Archer HealthDay Reporter
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  • April 7, 2023
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  • Could High Laxative Usage Raise the Odds for Dementia?

    Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests.

    This risk is even higher among folks who use multiple types of laxatives or osmotic laxatives, which work by drawing water into stool.

    Previous research has linked other over-the-counter drugs, including non-prescription sleep aids and allergy medicati...

    Could a Vibrating Pill Ease Chronic Constipation?

    A new treatment for chronic constipation may bring relief without having to use drugs.

    It's a vibrating pill called Vibrant that stimulates the colon as it passes through the body.

    Although the pill was

  • Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
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  • February 9, 2023
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  • New Drug Could Ease Parkinson's-Related Constipation

    An experimental drug may help people with Parkinson's disease find relief from constant constipation -- a common and troublesome feature of the disease.

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  • November 8, 2022
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  • High-Tech Exoskeletons Improve Bowel Function in People With Spinal Cord Injury

    Digestive issues are common after spinal cord injury and can lead to chronic constipation and incontinence. But robotic exoskeleton-assisted walking can improve matters in people with such injuries, researchers say.

    In an earlier survey, more than a third of men with spinal cord injury said bowel and bladder problems had the most significant effect on their lives after their injury.

    Can Having IBD Shorten Your Life?

    People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) live longer than they used to, but still die at a younger age than those without the condition, a new study out of Canada finds.

    IBD includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. People with IBD often have inflammation beyond the intestinal tract. They have an increased risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis and other conditions, the resea...

    'Dead' Probiotic Bacteria Could Help Ease Irritable Bowel

    Probiotic supplements containing "killed" bacteria might help some people with irritable bowel syndrome find relief, a new study suggests.

    Experts said the findings add to evidence that certain probiotics can help some people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. And it's the first trial to test a probiotic with bacteria that were heat-killed -- which, the researchers say, could make...

    Foot Stools Move Human Stool Along

    A simple potty stool under your feet might help cure constipation, researchers say.

    "These toilet stools became popular through things like viral videos and social media, but there was really no medical evidence to show whether or not they are effective," said researcher Dr. Peter Stanich. He is an assistant professor of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Ohio State Univers...