Notably, three-quarters of the participants took a supplement with iron in pre/early pregnancy. The authors note that taking ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently causes mucus in stool. As part of the digestive process, the intestines secrete a gel-like mucus to lubricate the intestinal walls and ease the passage of ...

I realize I don’t drink enough fluids in the day. I have been taking one stool softener daily (100 mg of docusate sodium) with my vitamins. This routine seems to help. Is it safe to do this ...

A fecal impaction is a large, hard mass of stool that gets stuck so badly in your colon or rectum that you can’t push it out. You may also be unable to sense or respond when stool is in your rectum.

“If this is not sufficient it may be necessary to use stool softeners or laxatives. Additionally, as stated earlier, avoiding prolonged periods sitting on the toilet and regular exercise has also been ...

Moment Chinese and Philippine vessels collide in the South China Sea, flaring up tensions. Philippines officials in Manila say their coast guard ship, the BRP Teresa Magbanua, was rammed thrice by ...

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Water softeners are devices attached to home plumbing systems that are designed to eliminate the problems that come from having “hard” water. This includes unpleasant odors/tastes, or stiff, scratchy ...