Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

A multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered for the first time ...

Kaitlin Vogel is a health journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Healthline, Eating Well, Parade, and more. Research links weight loss medications ...

Doctors share their tips to get things moving.

Excessive gas during bowel movements can happen when hard stools from constipation block gas in your colon, causing it to build up and release all at once when you finally pass stool. Gas paired with ...

Laxative dependency happens when overuse disrupts your digestive system’s natural function. Recovery is gradual, often taking several months of consistent effort to restore regular bowel movements. To ...