By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Surgery should be a last resort for people ...

Experts weigh in on the viral claim that eating a whole orange, slathered in cinnamon and cayenne pepper, can induce a bowel movement in minutes A viral video claims to cure constipation with oranges.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...

Q: Is there a way to cure my constipation without taking laxatives or prescription medications every day? A: This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a gastroenterologist, and I ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...

Constipation occurs when an individual experiences difficult or no bowel movements for a few days, often resulting in strained passage of stool. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and ...

The latest health trend to take over the internet has people, well, running to the bathroom. And it’s all thanks to a fruit. Yellow dragon fruit has been around for years, but it’s been making the ...

It’s normal to have an occasional bout of constipation. Uncomfortable as it may be, this usually resolves within a few days. But chronic constipation—which might require some action—is the issue if ...

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription drug for adults with type 2 diabetes. One of the more common side effects of Mounjaro is constipation. In clinical studies, constipation was reported in 6% to ...

Almost a third of adults have symptoms of constipation at any given time. That means that if you’re sharing a lift with two ...