Laxatives are obtained easily without a prescription and are certainly helpful for treating chronic constipation ...

If you’ve ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They’re easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving. Certainly a lot of people use laxatives and some older people ...

You're doing the right thing by eating fiber. However, sometimes it doesn't help to add bulk if there's already a lot of dry, hard stool that's blocking things. That's where laxatives come in (and ...

Dealing with constipation can be uncomfortable and frustrating, but the solution might be sitting in your refrigerator right ...

Constipation isn't just the occasional "off" day. Doctors define it as fewer than three bowel movements a week, stools that are hard or lumpy, or straining to pass them. But it's worth spelling out, ...

People who regularly use laxatives, a common treatment for constipation, may have more than a 50% increased risk of developing dementia than people who do not use laxatives, according to a new study.

Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests. This risk is even higher among folks who use multiple types of laxatives ...

MINNEAPOLIS – People who regularly use laxatives, a common treatment for constipation, may have more than a 50% increased risk of developing dementia than people who do not use laxatives, according to ...