Doctors explain what laxatives can, and cannot, do, even as sales spike during festive periods. Read more at straitstimes.com ...

Many people will turn to laxatives as the first line of defense. While there are many effective over-the-counter products to ...

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 ...

Ro shares the skinny on laxatives for weight loss, as well as better ways to lose weight sustainably and safely.

They are often used to treat constipation which is characterized by infrequent, difficult and sometimes painful bowel movements. Before running to the pharmacy for over the counter medication ...

Mounjaro is a prescription drug, and like most drugs it can cause side effects, such as constipation. Over-the-counter laxatives and lifestyle changes may help relieve constipation. Digestive side ...

You can do this in conjunction with the blowing bubbles technique. Over-the-counter laxatives can help in more severe cases, and it turns out that even chewing gum can get everything moving.

The eating disorders charity Beat said its own research had found many sufferers who abused laxatives had bought them over the counter. Parents and carers will still be able to buy stimulant ...