Castor oil is a natural laxative that can help relieve occasional constipation. Learn more about how it works, how to use it, ...

Researchers say they’ve found a possible link between regular laxative use and a person’s risk of dementia, but experts note that the research is very early and should be interpreted with caution.

Amid a soaring demand for laxatives, many brands are now in short supply across the country. Doctors share potential reasons for the shortage and alternative solutions.

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This shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350 — the generic name for over-the-counter laxatives — has people scrambling for alternatives and doctors advising against using laxatives in excess.

Regular laxative use may be correlated with dementia, according to research published in the journal Neurology in February. The study looked at a cohort of 502,229 British adults participating in ...

Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests.

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 indicates.

Laxatives are facing shortages at drugstores and supermarkets across the US -- partly thanks to a questionable new TikTok weight-loss trend that casts old-school stool softeners as "budget Ozempic ...

Researchers say they’ve found a possible link between regular laxative use and a person’s risk of dementia, but experts note that the research is very early and should be interpreted with caution.