Satisfying your sugar cravings makes life much sweeter. Candy, in particular, is a hard-to-beat sweet treat. But while most commercial candies contain sugar, many people with diabetes or who are ...

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 ...

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements and other medications, including ...

Magnesium citrate, while generally safe, can cause side effects such as diarrhea, stomach pain, dehydration, nausea and ...

Antibiotics can cause many side effects. In some cases, this may include constipation. The risk of constipation depends on the specific antibiotic a person takes and other individual risk factors.

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Qin Rao, MD, is a ...