Chronic Constipation May Be a Gut-Brain Disorder, Scientists Say

2026-07-14T12:30:05.000Z The constipation umbrella – thankfully a figurative term – comprises different subtypes with various causes and symptoms. A recent study suggests certain cases may manifest from a misbalance in the gut-brain axis that controls daily factors like mood and possibly even cognitive decline. Read on below – and follow ScienceAlert for more evidence-based health news.