Making changes to the diet may help in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Learn which ...

Scientists have studied one ofd the most common laxatives in the world to reveal more about how the regulation of fluid flow ...

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reevaluated the safety profile of erythritol (E 968), pinpointing concerns over its laxative effects. Accordingly, it has set new guidelines for its ...

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 ...

Consuming too much sugar alcohol can cause side effects such as laxative effects and digestive symptoms like bloating and gas. Limited evidence suggests sugar alcohols may increase the risk of heart ...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but can an orange a day keep the constipation at bay? A woman on Instagram claimed in a viral video that eating an entire orange — peel included — can cure ...