We are familiar with various factors linked to heart disease, such as smoking and obesity. However, a new study uncovers a surprising connection between constipation and an increased risk of major adverse cardiac events, including heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure — an association not commonly recognized.
"Our study suggests that constipation, a common yet often overlooked health issue, maybe a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease," Professor Francine Marques from the School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, who led the study said in a news release.
