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 ...

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 generally quite safe when taken at the recommended dosage. However, they can cause side effects and long-term ...

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 ...

The struggle (to go) is real. Few conditions are as uncomfortable — or as uncomfortable to talk about — as constipation. But as we celebrate Constipation Awareness Month (yes, it actually exists), ...