NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Older women bothered by severe, chronic constipation may have a higher risk of heart disease than those who aren't, according to a U.S. study of older women. While the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is 51 and has generally struggled with constipation for as long as I’ve known her (many decades). Several weeks ago, an extended period without bowel movements began. She ...

Gut health plays a crucial role in women’s overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or dismissed as stress or “just a woman thing.” Persistent issues like bloating, constipation, acid reflux, ...

It rarely comes up while sitting in the beauty salon, waiting for color to set, or swapping stories while sitting under the ...

READ MORE: The easy to-dismiss symptom that could be a sign of bowel cancer A gut expert has warned of the long-term dangers of constipation, after the common problem triggered a nasty digestive issue ...

Colino is a contributor for TIME. Colino is a contributor for TIME. There’s a hidden gender gap when it comes to digestive problems, with women taking the lead in this unpleasant contest. While men ...

Visit our dedicated hub for more research-backed information and in-depth resources on women’s health. Uterine fibroids can cause constipation, especially if they are large or located in certain parts ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My wife is 51 and has generally struggled with constipation for as long as I’ve known her (many decades). Several weeks ago, an extended period without bowel movements began. She ...

Dr. Roach: My wife is 51 and has generally struggled with constipation for as long as I've known her (many decades). Several weeks ago, an extended period without bowel movements began. She regularly ...

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