Morning constipation can be relieved with yoga, offering a natural alternative to medication. Specific poses like ...

After meals, the intestines use peristalsis to move food through the gut using coordinated contractions and relaxations of smooth muscle. Results from a new study in mice done by scientists at Harvard ...

Similarly to most FGID, chronic constipation is more commonly diagnosed in female patients (M/F ratio: 1: 2–3) (1, 2). Constipation is a prevalent disorders in Western countries that may affect up to ...

If you are seated at your desk job for long hours, Dr Ganesan gives a vital reality check, sharing the consequences.

Constipation after quitting smoking happens relatively often. It can occur as nicotine promotes fecal movement through the intestinal tract, withdrawal from it can result in difficulty with bowel ...

The digestive system consists of a long tube that can be measured from the back of the mouth to the anus. The entire length of the gastrointestinal tract consists of nerves and muscles that work to ...