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.

Researchers say they’ve found a possible link between regular laxative use and a person’s risk of dementia, but experts note that the research is very early and should be interpreted with caution.

Laxatives are facing shortages at drugstores and supermarkets across the US — partly thanks to a questionable new TikTok weight-loss trend that casts old-school stool softeners as “budget Ozempic,” ...

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, ...

Increasing demand for laxatives such as Miralax and Glycolax is being blamed for a shortage of stool softeners across America. Gastroenterologists and suppliers say they are seeing a surge in demand ...

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 its ...

Ever wondered what happens to your insides if you take a lot of laxatives over time? Well, luckily for you, doctors have explained all. Laxatives are a type of medicine used to treat constipation.