People who regularly use laxatives, a common treatment for constipation, may have more than a 50% increased risk of developing dementia than people who do not use laxatives, according to a new study.

MINNEAPOLIS – People who regularly use laxatives, a common treatment for constipation, may have more than a 50% increased risk of developing dementia than people who do not use laxatives, according to ...

Taking laxatives regularly to ease constipation may up your chances of developing dementia down the road, a new study suggests. This risk is even higher among folks who use multiple types of laxatives ...

Regular use of over-the-counter laxatives has been tied to a significantly increased risk of dementia, particularly among those who use multiple types of laxatives or osmotic laxatives. Among more ...

A new study has found a link between the use of certain types of laxative use and dementia risk. Investigators analyzed data from more than 500,000 people in the UK Biobank aged 40 to 69 years.

To manage chronic constipation, osmotic laxatives are appropriate first-line medical therapy. (HealthDay News) — Recommendations have been developed to address evaluation and management of chronic ...

Kim, 72 years old, fears mornings these days. Even after finishing a meal and sitting on the toilet, nothing happens. He defecates only once every three days, and even then, the stool is hard, ...