Amid high demand for laxatives, doctors are cautioning people not to overuse the products or take them for purposes other than constipation relief, such as weight loss. Pharma giant Sanofi said its ...

New findings out of King’s College London suggest that certain fiber-rich foods may help improve motility, soften stool, and ...

PHOENIX - It may not be a topic of choice for many conversations, but it needs to be reported on nonetheless. The U.S., according to reports, is experiencing a shortage of medications meant to be used ...

Regular bowel movements play a crucial role in overall health and well-being. When this natural process becomes irregular, laxatives might offer relief as part of a comprehensive approach to digestive ...

Amid soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are in short supply across the country. This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people ...

If you've ever been constipated and then finally found relief, you too know the hallelujah glory that an overdue poop can bring. You don't just feel better...you feel lighter, thinner even, without ...

If you've ever been constipated, you may have tried over-the-counter laxatives. A number of factors—including a poor diet, low fluid intake, physical inactivity and several medications—can disrupt ...

Laxative-induced constipation, experts say, is a new health concern and its spread may spiral out of control if not tackled. Seema, a playwright in her late 40s, resorted to laxatives when she would ...

There's a nation-wide laxative shortage, the Wall Street Journal has reported. One reason for high laxative demand is hybrid work and travel, which can lead to constipation. While laxatives can be ...

Misuse of sodium phosphate laxatives can lead to dehydration%2C heart and kidney trouble and death People over 55 and young children%2C plus those with certain health conditions%2C are at increased ...