The US has been dealing with a shortage of laxatives. But a doctor said she wouldn't recommend laxatives unless a patient had upped their fiber intake. Doctors recommend high-fiber foods such as ...

While diet and lifestyle changes can help constipation long-term, nutrition and gut health experts share drinks that provide ...

Raise your hand if your schedule has been a bit off lately. Maybe you’re working from the office more. Or you've stopped going to the gym regularly. Or you have too much going on in the summer. Or ...

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 ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...