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 ...

With popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy costing up to $900 a month, many consumers are searching far and wide for cheaper alternatives. But those searches are apparently contributing to a ...

Ro shares the skinny on laxatives for weight loss, as well as better ways to lose weight sustainably and safely. The use of laxatives for weight loss is one of those diet fads that never seem to go ...

If you've ever been constipated and then finally found relief, you too know the hallelujah glory that an overdue poop can bring. You don't just feel better...you feel lighter, thinner even, without ...

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 ...

With popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy costing up to $900 a month, many consumers are searching far and wide for cheaper alternatives. But those searches are apparently contributing to a ...

New weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered a lot of attention in the past year, but they aren’t always easy to get, especially for young people. Instead, teens surfing TikTok ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - If you need a laxative, you may have to get creative. A new TikTok trend encouraging people to use the drug as a weight loss aid has contributed to a nationwide shortage of laxatives ...

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the dangers of using laxatives to lose weight. Amid continued demand for drugs used for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, some people are instead ...

Surging demand is contributing to a shortage of polyethylene glycol 3350, the generic name for laxatives like Miralax and Glycolax, gastroenterologists and suppliers say. Consumers are noticing ...