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 ...

Constipation is a common issue that affects millions of people, leading to discomfort, bloating and a general sense of unease. While over-the-counter medications are widely available, many individuals ...

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 ...

There are a lot of common myths about constipation treatment. An article in the January issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology dispels those myths and clears numerous misconceptions ...

If you are looking for natural ways to ease constipation symptoms, then you have landed on the right page. Check out the ten ...

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 ...

Constipation is one of the most common conditions diagnosed in clinical practice, with up to one-fifth of the general population suffering from chronic constipation. Certain studies have reported 24% ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say laxatives can be helpful for constipation, but regular use of them is not recommended. Westend61/Getty Images Researchers say regular use of laxatives may increase a ...

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.

A DAD who suspected he had gallstones or was constipated and sent home by doctors with laxatives has tragically been told he now has "weeks to a few months to live". Kev Coles, from Stoke-on-Trent, ...