Some people with bulimia may misuse laxatives to purge after episodes of binge eating as a compensatory behavior. Misusing laxatives can negatively affect digestion and health. Bulimia nervosa is an ...

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 ...

Millions of Americans reach for over-the-counter laxatives to manage constipation, but the type of product they choose may carry serious long-term consequences. Multiple large-scale studies, spanning ...