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 ...

Laxatives are designed for constipation, not weight loss, and can lead to serious side effects and dangerous complications when used incorrectly. When you lose weight on laxatives, it's from water ...

Chronic constipation is more than just the occasional “off” day in the bathroom. It’s when going becomes difficult, uncomfortable, or infrequent for w.