Being constipated means your bowel movements are tough or happen less often than normal. You might be constipated if you have less than three bowel movements per week. Bloating and cramps are two ...

No one likes to think -- let alone talk -- about constipation, but most everyone has it at one time or another. About 4 million people in the U.S. have it pretty often. So if you're dealing with tummy ...

Various nerves control bladder and bowel function, including the spinal cord, cauda equina, pudendal nerves, and the enteric nervous system, a nerve network in the walls of the digestive tract. These ...

The framers of the Constitution feared too much centralized power, adopting the philosophy of divide and conquer. At the national level, they created three different branches of government to ...

Some cancers may block channels in the body and stop particular body systems working so well. Some cancers may cause changes in the body by pressing on surrounding body tissues or organs. Some cancers ...

Digestive enzyme supplements have gained popularity for their claims of treating common forms of gut irritation, heartburn and other ailments. But how do digestive enzymes work, and who really needs ...

The cardiovascular system includes the heart and blood vessels and is responsible for transporting oxygen and blood throughout the body. Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death ...

Abstract: Today, the production of software systems is becoming an activity that is essential to the daily lives of individuals and companies. This laborious process involves several stakeholders who ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a rapid path-planning and replanning system for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) that navigate in environments where subsea structures and other vehicles may be ...

A tight stomach can be caused by gas, indigestion, anxiety, or a condition like IBS or pregnancy. Staying hydrated and eating a healthy diet can help prevent a tight stomach. Seek medical attention if ...