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A west suburban daycare worker is accused of giving laxatives to toddlers and telling the children it was candy. Yizel J. Juarez, 23, of Sycamore, is charged with three misdemeanor counts of attempted ...

Long-term laxative use should be guided and monitored by a doctor (Getty/iStock) Laxatives are readily available and effective for chronic constipation, but long-term use should ideally be medically ...

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 laxatives and some older people ...

Struggling with constipation can be uncomfortable and concerning, especially when regular bowel movements become infrequent or incomplete. While occasional digestive slowdowns are common, consistently ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN Key Takeaways Yellow dragon fruit can help with constipation because it is high ...

Q. I have started using senna to treat my constipation. The ads say it is natural and gentle, and I like that. It seems to work, but I am curious about long-term effects. What can you tell me? A.

Plain as they look on the outside, prunes may have a secret superpower: They’re often touted as a natural constipation remedy thanks to their supposed laxative properties. Whole, sliced, or turned ...

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If I acted on a date like a girl who has a healthy relationship with food, could I become her? By Megan Williams In the Chili’s parking lot, I cradled two tiny blue pills in my palm. They were smooth ...

The use of laxatives for weight loss is one of those diet fads that never seem to go away. They've been touted by celebrities, on TV, and in film as a way to lose weight. Now, they're trending on ...