A new study pinpoints two species of bacteria that work together to dry out the lining of the gut and cause constipation ...

In A Nutshell Researchers in Japan identified two common gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides ...

Colorectal cancer is one of those diseases where catching it early can genuinely save your life-and your day‑to‑day comfort.

MORE fibre, water and exercise – that’s the general advice we get to help speed up our bowel. But what if there is far more to it? And actually, the secret to going for a number two every ...

A newly discovered bacterial duo may be the hidden cause of chronic constipation. The two microbes break down the colon’s protective mucus layer, leaving stool dry and hard — a problem traditional ...

Detected early, colorectal cancer is treatable, with five-year survival rates of 90–95% for Stage I. Late stages complicate matters, says doctor ...

If you Google the terms "constipation" and "heart attack" it's not long before the name Elvis Presley crops up. Elvis had a longstanding history of chronic constipation and it's believed he was ...

Constipation, exhaustion and poor sleep quality may be indicative of everyday stressors, ranging from low fibre intake, drinking insufficient water, to irregular routines, exposure to blue light while ...