Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. If you struggle with constipation, chances are your doctor has told you to eat more fiber and drink more water . It turns out, however, that the clinical guidelines for treating chronic constipation provide limited--and at times outdated-- dietary recommendations . Now, a team of experts, including dietitians, a nutritionist, gastroenterologist, gut physiologist, and general practitioner have reviewed over 75 clinical trials to create 59 recommendation statements. This work represents the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for adults with chronic constipation, and is j ointly published in the and .

You may be dazzled, spooked or annoyed by the ability of online retailers to predict which products you're interested in purchasing--but what if you could play the same game? Whether it's Amazon recommending soap or Netflix suggesting a movie, more companies are making personalized predictions using variations on a machine learning tactic called market basket analysis. This technique uses an algorithm that sorts through behavioral data to determine how frequently certain actions (purchases, views, etc.) are associated with other actions. The algorithm provides the statistical likelihood that if one action takes place, another desired action is likely to follow. Sophisticated algorithms aren't limited to shopping carts or movie recommendations, however.