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.

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If you deal with constipation regularly (or even just once in a while), there’s a good chance that you have some go-to remedies to help get things back on track. Maybe it’s snacking on prunes or ...

While it may not be the most glamorous subject to talk about, some people may encounter times when their bodies require a bit of assistance in the bowel movement department. And one solution people ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They’re easy to get without a prescription and often help get things ...

Laxatives are not a weight-loss aid, but doctors worry some people are still not getting the message — especially as they look for cheaper, more accessible alternatives to weight-loss drugs like ...

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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 ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) If you've ever been constipated you may have tried laxatives. They're easy to get without a prescription and often help get things moving. Certainly a lot of people use ...