However, there is nothing funny about chronic constipation. Chronic constipation affects about 14% of adults around the world. It more commonly affects older adults, women and non-White populations.

You might've heard too many eggs make you constipated. Influencers on Instagram claim it too. The United Kingdom has slang for it—being "egg bound." Eggs were once blamed for raising blood cholesterol ...

Chronic functional constipation is persistent constipation that doesn’t have a clearly identifiable underlying cause. Constipation is often defined as passing fewer than three bowel movements per week ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women bothered by constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who are more "regular," a large study of U.S. women suggests. Researchers say the ...

(Reuters Health) – Child-rearing practices and attitudes could be contributing factors when kids have chronic constipation issues, according to a new study from the Netherlands. "Stool-withholding and ...