Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for cheaper, more accessible alternatives to weight-loss drugs like ...

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 ...

Laxatives can be a helpful tool when used correctly, providing relief for those struggling with occasional constipation. However, the convenience and immediate results of laxatives can lead some to ...

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 ...

The U.S. now has a shortage of medications to promote bowel movements—namely laxatives. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Well, this is quite a movement, in more ways than one. Apparently, ...

You’ve probably heard of people using laxatives to lose weight, but the New York Times is calling attention to a new study that suggests just how common the habit really is. According to research on ...

Older adults who take laxatives on a regular basis could face a 51% higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who do not use them, a new study published in the journal Neurology suggests.

The 2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America-Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America clinical practice guidelines recommend not testing patients for C. diff if they have received laxatives ...

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