Laxatives are divided into groups based on how they work. Stool softeners are a type of laxative. This article will explain ...

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. To ...

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor. If you are self-treating, follow all directions on the product package. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

The UK government is imposing stricter regulations on the sale of laxatives, to help prevent their misuse. The drugs, designed to treat constipation, will be sold in smaller packs that carry ...

Caffeine in tea stimulates colonic muscles, promoting bowel movements Herbal teas like senna and dandelion have natural laxative properties Tea's vasodilation effects relax bowel muscles ...

Are castor oil’s benefits worth the hype? From anti-ageing properties to its effects on hair growth and skin hydration, ...

Introduction Understanding of the water distribution within the ascending colon (AC) is limited though this is important to study mechanisms of both functional and organic colonic diseases. We have ...

MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a prospective case control study at the University of Erlangen to investigate the risk of anthranoid laxative use for the development of colorectal adenomas or ...

1907 magazine insert advertising the California Fig Syrup Co.'s 'Syrup of figs' laxative which seems to have been largely for children. The packaging is shown on the back page. The front shows a young ...