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

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research ...

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 ...

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ...

Two mucus-degrading gut bacteria may be quietly drying out the colon, triggering chronic constipation that doesn’t respond to usual treatments.

A new condition of "bacterial constipation" has been discovered, which might lead to better treatments if going to the loo ...

As GLP-1 use rise, constipation remains a leading cause of discontinuation. Experts offer practical strategies for prevention and management.

Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating. Dehydration occurs when the body ...