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,” ...

Increasing demand for laxatives such as Miralax and Glycolax is being blamed for a shortage of stool softeners across America. Gastroenterologists and suppliers say they are seeing a surge in demand ...

Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD Magnesium citrate is the strongest magnesium salt laxative, meaning it makes bowel ...

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, ...

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 ...