Constipation News

By LAURA DAVIS Many celebrities are promoting low-carb diets for weight loss. You have likely heard of the Atkin's Diet, which is a very low-carb, high-protein, high-fat diet.

Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a developer of new drugs to treat gastrointestinal disorders and diseases, announced that it has engaged The Trout Group LLC a leading investor relations and strategic advisory firm.

Constipation is traditionally defined as three or fewer bowel movements per week.

Bedwetting isn't always due to problems with the bladder, according to new research by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Constipation is often the culprit; and if it isn't diagnosed, children and their parents must endure an unnecessarily long, costly and difficult quest to cure nighttime wetting.

Got stomach pains -- like heartburn, constipation or diarrhea? Sure, you've heard the speech about avoiding problem foods and modifying your lifestyle, but sometimes it isn't enough.

It is a well known fact that the body requires a certain number of healthy foods, vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber to stay healthy.

For ten years I looked pregnant. Between 1997 and 2007 my bloated belly peered over my waistband as I tried to hold it in.

Raising awareness of this issue is not enough, especially since clinicians can have a dismissive attitude about constipation and may not consider the problem seriously.

While many Americans are focusing on the most popular health resolutions - to lose weight, eat better, exercise more or quit smoking - far too many will overlook three commonly ignored but critically important health priorities.A OBGYN and women's health expert Dr.