The impact of chronic laxative use The NHS recommends taking laxatives occasionally and for up to a week at a time. “Do not take laxatives every day to ease your constipation as this can be ...

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.

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.

People who regularly use laxatives are up to 50% more likely to develop DEMENTIA, study suggests. Over-the-counter drugs used to soften stool can lead to dementia, study finds ...

 Using laxatives for weight loss can result in malnutrition, which can lead to other health consequences. New research found that nearly 10% of adolescents worldwide have used non-prescribed ...

A disturbing new health trend on TikTok is urging people to use laxatives as a weight loss aid dubbed “budget Ozempic.” Here’s why it won’t help you lose fat and can pose serious health risks.

There's a nation-wide laxative shortage, the Wall Street Journal has reported. One reason for high laxative demand is hybrid work and travel, which can lead to constipation. While laxatives can be ...

She has been told by two different doctors who she sees regularly (an endocrinologist and a colorectal surgeon) that it is “perfectly OK” to take laxatives every day for extended periods of time.

Amid high demand for laxatives, doctors are cautioning people not to overuse the products or take them for purposes other than constipation relief, such as weight loss. Pharma giant Sanofi said ...