When a child struggles with constipation, it can be a source of frustration and discomfort for the whole family. But a leading pediatric expert offers a clear guide to understanding and treating this ...

Olive oil may help to relieve constipation by lubricating the intestines and softening stool. Learn how to use it and whether it causes side effects.

Around a third of children in the UK will experience some form of constipation - but what is it, and how can you help?

Robert O. Heuckeroth, MD, PhD, and Ritu Verma, MBChB, will lead a study assessing the safety of a laxative for adults that is often given to constipated children, according to a New York Times report.

Everyone dreads the explosive horrors of diarrhea, but the reverse—trouble pooping—can be just as unpleasant. “Constipation is often the butt of jokes, but for those who live with it, it’s far from ...

Tracy Menhinick has been jailed for seven years after 'willfully' ill-treating a young boy over three years - ANDREW MILLIGAN/PA A former nurse who poisoned a child with “industrial amounts” of ...

Mineral oil is a tasteless, odorless oil that doesn't soak into the skin. It's considered safe and effective for moisturizing and is sometimes used as a laxative. It can also help soothe irritated ...