Fiber is both diet fad and fixture for good health—why there is no one‑size‑fits‑all way to increase intake
The numbers are clear: Americans aren't getting enough fiber.
Sep 23, 2026
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Complex Mixtures: News and Research on Psyllium
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Dietary fiber, prunes and senna offer relief for constipation discomfort
Big-gun pain relievers can come with unwelcome side effects. At the top of the list for many of these products are constipation and the distress of slowed bowels.
Nov 2, 2025
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Eat kiwifruit for constipation, new guidelines say. But ditch the high-fiber diet
New guidelines on what to eat and drink if you have chronic (long-term) constipation have been making news in recent days.
Oct 21, 2025
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Could kiwis help manage chronic constipation? Dietary guidelines say yes
Kiwifruits, rye bread and high mineral-content water could all help alleviate chronic constipation. That's according to the first ever evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, led by researchers ...
Oct 13, 2025
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Helping a child with constipation: A pediatrician's advice
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 common issue.
Sep 22, 2025
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Sick of eating the same things? Five ways to boost your nutrition and keep meals interesting and healthy
Did you start 2025 with a promise to eat better but didn't quite get there? Or maybe you want to branch out from making the same meal every week or the same lunch for work almost every day?
Apr 30, 2025
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How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?
Your GP says you have high cholesterol. You've six months to work on your diet to see if that'll bring down your levels, then you'll review your options.
Sep 15, 2023
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Psyllium fiber protects against colitis by activating bile acid sensor, researchers find
Psyllium fiber protects against ulcerative colitis and suppresses inflammation by activating the bile acid nuclear receptor, a mechanism that was previously unrecognized, according to a new study by researchers in the Institute ...
Feb 23, 2023
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