Ask any dietitian or doctor about the best way to lose weight and they’re sure to hit you with the advice you knew was coming: Eat healthy and exercise. But what if that doesn’t seem to be working or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for ...

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.

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 ...

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, ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. New research found that nearly 10% of adolescents ...

Share on Pinterest “Budget Ozempic” is a disturbing health trend on TikTok encouraging people to use laxatives as a weight loss aid. Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images A new ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q: Is there a way to cure my constipation without taking laxatives or prescription medications every day? A: This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a gastroenterologist, and I ...

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

Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for cheaper, more accessible alternatives to weight-loss drugs like ...