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6 days agoGirls Just Wanna Be Regular
Poop-focused wellness content is driving young people to prioritize fiber, regular bowel movements, and digestive health through diet and shared routines.
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Cancer
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week agoA 29-year-old man was told his constipation was nothing to worry about. He was diagnosed with colon cancer.
Josh Vintner-Jackson experienced severe constipation and abdominal pain, leading to the discovery of a tumor blocking his colon that required urgent surgery.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months agoA pair of gut bacteria may cause constipation
Gut bacteria are crucial to ensuring healthy digestion and defecation. But two species of bacteria may also be the cause of constipation: according to a new study, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron and Akkermansia muciniphila appear to work in concert to break down colonic mucin, the slimy coating in our colons that keeps our poo moving along. Too little mucin means a drier and more constipation-prone colon.
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fromBuzzFeed
6 months agoPhysical Therapists Just Revealed A Mind-Blowing Bathroom Hack That Has Me Rethinking My Entire Pooping Strategy
Gentle, controlled exhalation or blowing bubbles engages the diaphragm and pelvic floor to aid pushing and relax the lower abdomen, helping with constipation.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he reached crisis point'
National access to children's continence services must be prioritized to prevent severe, potentially life-threatening constipation and repeated hospital admissions among young children.
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