Constipation is a very common medical problem encountered in children — and the good news is, it’s often temporary. A child with constipation has infrequent bowel movements and/or hard, dry stools.

Children who resist toilet training tend to have more difficult temperaments, but constipation may be the source of the problem and treatment could ease the transition, researchers said Monday. In a ...

If your child is struggling with constipation, the battle can feel endless. Trying to convince a wiggly child to sit on the toilet for any length of time is a challenge on a good day, let alone if the ...

Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, and simple changes in daily habits can often make a big difference. Recently, a gastroenterologist explained how the way you sit on the ...

WASHINGTON — Cave men didn’t sit on toilets and bodies are designed for squatting, so doctors believe you may experience medical benefits from having a step stool in your bathroom. “Propping your feet ...

Chronic constipation is more than just the occasional “off” day in the bathroom. It’s when going becomes difficult, ...

Constipation can be a difficult but commonly occurring condition among the modern masses. The kind of food we eat has a lot ...

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 ...

Medical experts are sounding the alarm on the unfavorable effects that long bathroom visits have on the body, and it appears that mobile devices might be causing prolonged rest stops. Two separate ...

HEART attack symptoms include difficulty breathing, severe chest pain, and feeling sick. But, you could also be at risk of a deadly myocardial infarction and heart disease if you pass fewer stools ...