Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water ...

Millions of Americans are constipated thanks to work from home, travel, and aging. Unfortunately, the US is also experiencing a laxative shortage. These natural laxatives, including psyllium husk and ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MDMedically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Stimulant laxatives are used to help with ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research found that nearly 10% of adolescents ...

Constipation and the many remedies to offset it are common themes in my nutrition practice as a registered dietitian. Most of us will experience some degree of constipation at some point in our lives, ...

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 ...