Ask any dietitian or doctor about the best way to lose weight and they’re sure to hit you with the advice you knew was coming: Eat healthy and exercise. But what if that doesn’t seem to be working or ...

A new TikTok trend called “budget Ozempic” is encouraging people to use laxatives for weight loss. Ozempic and laxatives work in different ways. Doctors warn about the dangers of laxatives for weight ...

Psyllium is considered a gentle laxative with other possible health benefits, but experts recommend speaking to your doctor before you take psyllium daily over the long term.

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.

Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salhab warns that many \"parasite cleanses\" promoted online are ineffective, often consisting ...