Prunes, coffee, oats, popcorn, bananas and legumes sometimes get a bad reputation, but they can be powerful allies for ...

When it comes to staying regular, it's all about your diet. Certain foods can back you up, while others can get your bowels moving fast. So, if you happen to be suffering from a bout of constipation ...

Nobody wants to talk about constipation. But if you’re among the one in six adults who are regularly backed up, oatmeal can be a great way to get things moving again. But it’s hardly the only food ...

A little help from fiber can get things moving smoothly.

Kiwi’s fiber and water content can help make stool easier to pass. Kiwi contains a digestive enzyme that may help keep food moving through the digestive tract. Regular physical activity and getting ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your ...

Need to go No. 2? These foods may help get things moving ASAP. Pooping one to three times daily is normal—less than three per week may signal constipation. Fiber-rich foods like beans, figs and sweet ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your ...