An activist caused chaos at a school board meeting Tuesday by allegedly giving members laxative-laced brownies.

What initially appeared as a kind gesture left the Nantucket School Committee on edge this week. Local activist Meghan Perry ...

Constipation can be quite unpleasant, and people experiencing the condition may be tempted to run to the drug store and buy laxatives. But, the FDA is warning such people to read the label carefully ...

A laxative is a substance that you use to help you have a bowel movement. A stool softener is a type of laxative called an emollient laxative. There are many types of over-the-counter laxatives, so ...

Detox tea refers to a group of herbal teas that claim to detoxify the body and help you lose weight. Drinking detox tea may ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Laxative addiction is taboo, but it shouldn’t be. (Photo: Getty Images) Every night around 7 p.m., I’d pop the cap off the bottle, ...

“It’s my understanding they do have a non-detect level of Ex-Lax in them, but I figured since we’re OK with a non-detect ...

The well-being of your digestive system can have a direct impact on your overall health. When a poor diet, new medication or lack of exercise leads to constipation, it can create uncomfortable ...

Laxatives contain chemicals that help increase stool motility, bulk, and frequency -- thus relieving temporary constipation. But when misused or overused, they can cause problems, including chronic ...

Coffee may cause a laxative effect in some people. Drinking it in the morning may also trigger the gastrocolic reflex that may stimulate a bowel movement. Coffee is more than just a beverage; for many ...

You’ve probably heard of people using laxatives to lose weight, but the New York Times is calling attention to a new study that suggests just how common the habit really is. According to research on ...