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

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 ...

I had a maid a couple of years ago. I would tease her all the time for having a good skin despite the fact that she hated drinking water. I took it upon myself to talk to her on the benefits of ...

While it may not be the most glamorous subject to talk about, some people may encounter times when their bodies require a bit of assistance in the bowel movement department. And one solution people ...

Over the counter laxatives and stool softeners can relieve constipation. Foods high in fiber and water like fruit, leafy greens, and prunes can help relieve constipation. Drinking lots of water and ...

Over-the-counter laxatives for constipation can help relieve and prevent constipation. But not all of them are good for long-term use and overuse of certain laxatives may lead to dependency and ...

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 ...

We examined the associations of colon cancer with constipation and use of commercial laxatives in a case-control study among men and women ages 30-62 years. We based this analysis on 424 incident ...

Some people use laxatives to lose weight. While laxatives can help you with constipation, using laxatives for weight loss is dangerous and can make you sick. Talk to your doctor about safe ways for ...

FDA warns one type of laxative can cause harm when misused Other safer laxatives start with fiber supplements Diet and lifestyle changes will help many people Constipation is a common and often ...

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 ...